Lead Dock Worker

Company Overview:

Air Ground Xpress, Inc. is the premier provider of reliable, regional, inter-regional and LTL service to customers large and small across our integrated regional network.

At Air Ground Xpress, Inc. you will work alongside a top caliber management team that not only understands the transportation industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, look to Air Ground Xpress, Inc.

Apply today and find out why our employees have made Air Ground Xpress, Inc. their employer of choice!

Description of Essential Job Functions:

• Direct 2 other employees on the dock
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
• Safely work in adverse weather conditions.
• Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location. 
• Hours: Midnight to 8:30AM ??

· Starting wage $19.00 per hour

• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances

Skills and experience:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Highly motivated individual with attention to detail.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
• Prior dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry is a plus.
• Prior forklift experience in a freight / less than truckload environment preferred.
• Prior experience loading and unloading trailers preferred.
• Pass a company paid Post Offer Pre-Hire screen 

· Benefits Offered

Health/Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) matching, Referral bonus program, short term disability, Holiday pay, Health savings account and vendor discount programs

· Air Ground Xpress Inc. invests in its people to create long-term opportunities and sustainable careers.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.