Non-CDL Dockworker - Full Time

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA contributions

401k match

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Wellness programs

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Uniforms

Direct Payroll Deposits

Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking a dockworker to load, unload, and move shipments across service center docks. The role uses forklifts and may offer various shifts to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include loading freight, planning trailer usage, inspecting equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment while complying with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Ability to be certified as forklift operator.
• Familiar with handling hazardous materials.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count up to 10,000.
• Flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the dock area.
• Safely load, unload, and move shipments using forklifts and assistive equipment.
• Plan loading to utilize space effectively and minimize damage.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors and operate landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operation.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean docks, trailers, and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

• 18 years 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