Hostler; Non CDL

Position: Hostler(Non CDL) - Full Time
Our Service Center in Minneapolis, MNis immediately hiring a full-time yard hostler, with shared dockworker duties.

+ $26.05-$29.67/hr

+ Move trailers from door to door and certain location on the yard.

+ 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.

Join AAA Cooper Transportation today! Our hostlers have helped us be recognized by Forbes as one of America's best midsize employers for 5 consecutive years. Come join our team and see why our yard hostlers make a difference.

More reasons to join one of Americas best midsize employers:

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ 401k with company match

+ Uniforms

+ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Company Health Savings Account contributions

+ Company-paid life insurance

+ Long Term Disability

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

+ Wellness programs

+ Safety and Performance Rewards Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay Range:  , General Benefits:
High Deductible Health Plan or PPO Health Plan, Prescription Benefits, Dental, Vision & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account (HSA with company match)

Company sponsored Retirement Savings Plan with pre-tax 401K and Roth options; includes company match & vesting schedule.

Employer sponsored Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Employee & Spousal Life Insurance

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.

& 360 day pay increases for specified positions.

Paid Time Off-8 paid Holiday's, 1 week PTO in first year of employment with increases based on years of service. Up to 3 personal days per year, pro-rated based on hire date.

Job Requirements

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ 18 years or older

+ Pass pre-employment drug screen

+ Satisfactory background check

+ Proficient in backing 28 foot, 48 foot and 53 foot vans

+ Have the ability to operate a hostler/yard dog

+ Have the ability to pass the hostler certification program

+ 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.

+ Be highly motivated

+ Good listening and communication skills

+ Have the ability to multi task

+ Quick learner

Physical Requirements

A hostler 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 53 feet.

+ 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: MME-Dockworker