Non-CDL Dockworker - Full Time

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, a multi-regional trucking company, seeks a dockworker to load/unload trailers and prepare shipments across service centers. The role involves planning loading, operating forklifts, inspecting equipment, fueling vehicles, and maintaining clean work areas to meet safety and efficiency standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18 or older, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be able to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Have the ability to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Be familiar with proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000's.
• Flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
• Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to specifications of Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.
• Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.
• Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, yard, tractor and other work areas.
• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international services. With directly operated facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Puerto Rico and partners carriers with coverage into Canada, Mexico and across the globe, AAA Cooper Transportation can service nearly all transportation needs.

Dockworkers will safely load, unload, and move our customers' shipments across our Service Centers docks to meet the requirements of our customers' shipments primarily using forklifts. This position could offer a variety of shifts to accomplish the task of meeting our customer's needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.

• Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to specifications of Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.

• Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.

• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.

• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.

• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other company equipment.

• Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, yard, tractor and other work areas.

• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

As a full-time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Company Health Savings Account contributions

• 401k with company match

• Company paid life insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Wellness programs

• Paid Holidays

• Paid vacation

• Uniforms

• Weekly direct payroll deposits

• Safety and Performance Rewards Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 18years or older

• Pass pre-employment drug screen

• Satisfactory background check

• Have the ability to be certified as a forklift operator

• Be familiar with proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.

• Read, write, speak and understand English well.

• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000's.

• Flexible hours

Physical Requirements

A dockworker must have the ability to:

• Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.

• Enter and exit trailers as many as 40+ times per day with the assistance of various handholds and steps.

• Perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 lbs. on a dolly or cart, as well as, freight weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without mechanical aid.

• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs. of varying size and shape up to a distance of 53feet.

• Spend up to 85% of the day standing and/or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.

• Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, and open and close the cargo door.

Category: Dock