Part-Time Dock Loader/Unloader - Forklift Cert | 401k

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Weekly direct deposits

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks a part-time dockworker to load and unload trailers, move freight at the terminal, and prepare shipments for delivery. You will follow Bills of Lading and safety procedures, with emphasis on space optimization and damage prevention.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+, drug screen, background check, and the ability to be forklift-certified. Flexibility in hours is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000.
• Flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, individually or with assistance, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment.
• Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.
• Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize 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 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

English proficiency

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks a part-time dockworker to load and unload trailers, move freight at the terminal, and prepare shipments for delivery. You will follow Bills of Lading and safety procedures, with emphasis on space optimization and damage prevention.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 18+, drug screen, background check, and the ability to be forklift-certified. Flexibility in hours is expected.