Non-CDL Dockworker - Full Time

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Weekly direct payroll deposits

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is seeking a dockworker to load/unload trailers, stage freight, and organize dock operations across service centers. The role emphasizes safety, equipment checks, and efficient use of space to protect shipments.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, inspecting gear, fueling vehicles, and maintaining clean dock areas. Valid forklift certification and English fluency are required, with flexible hours and full-time employment in Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Be able to be certified as a forklift operator and handle hazardous materials procedures.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Flexible hours and ability to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the dock.
• Load freight to and from dock and trailers per Bills of Lading and labels.
• Plan loading to utilize space and minimize damage risk.
• Hook/unhook trailers and operate landing gear and fifth wheel release.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safety compliance.
• Fuel trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Clean and maintain docks and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

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