Dock Associate

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Dock Associate, Keep Freight Moving, and Your Future Growing!As a Dock Associate, you'll play a key role in keeping our freight moving safely and efficiently. You'll use modern equipment and digital scanners in a professional, team-driven environment that values hard work, safety, and personal growth.If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you're treated with respect and given room to grow, this is the place for you. Many of our Dock Associates have moved into leadership and operations roles, because we believe in promoting from within.Hours: Sunday start 10 p.m. Tuesday - Friday start time of 1 a.m.What You'll DoSafely load and unload freight using digital scanners and top-of-the-line dock equipmentManually handle, move, and lift freight as needed to ensure smooth operationsFollow safety protocols and handling procedures to ensure freight is managed with careWork as part of a tight-knit team focused on accuracy, efficiency, and safetyPerform equipment checks and help maintain a clean, organized dock environmentWhy You'll Love Being Part of Our TeamCompetitive hourly pay and paid time off, including 8 paid holidays after 90 daysAffordable insurance options: Medical, dental, vision & hearing from starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) or $105.90/week (family)Company-paid life insurance and short-term disabilityMonthly profit-sharing contributions to your retirement accountReferral bonuses when you bring in great new team membersGrowth opportunities, many of our leaders started right here on the dockWe take pride in the fact that over 22% of our team members have been with us for over 20 years. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job, you're joining a family.What We're Looking For* Dock or forklift experience is helpful, but not required* A strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and a team-first attitudeReady to be part of something long-term? Apply now to become a Dock Associate and start your next chapter with us.Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Requirements18 years of ageLoad/Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbsMove freight - force requirement: 54 lbsOpen/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbsCount freightOperate scannerComplete manifestOperate forkliftRegular predictable attendance