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Join Our Team as a Dock Associate, Keep Freight Moving, and Your Future Growing!

As aDock 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: Monday - Friday 12 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

What You\'ll Do

Safelyload and unload freightusing digital scanners and

top-of-the-line dock equipment

Manually handle, move, and lift freight as needed to ensure smooth

operations

Follow safety protocols and handling procedures to ensure**freight

is managed with care

Work as part of a tight-knit team focused onaccuracy, efficiency,

and safety

Perform equipment checks and help maintain aclean, organized dock

environment

Why You\'ll Love Being Part of Our Team**

Competitive hourly pay

Paid time off, including 8 paid holidays after 90 days

Affordable insurance options: Medical, dental, vision & hearing

from starting as low as \$40.20/week (individual) or \$105.90/week (family)

Company-paid life insuranceand short-term disability

Monthly profit-sharing contributionsto your retirement account

Referral bonuseswhen you bring in great new team members

Growth opportunities, many of our leaders started right here on

the dock

Path to Driving Careers:Through our Dock-to-Driver training

program, eligible associates have the opportunity to earn a CDL, move into higher-paying driving roles, and continue growing their career within Averitt

A Career that Lasts:We have a supportive, team-oriented culture

that encourages professional growth. Over 22% of our associates have been with us for 20+ years!

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 attitude

Ready to be part of something long-term? Apply now to become a Dock Associate and start your next chapter with us.

Job Minimum Pay = \$29.75

Job Maximum Pay = \$30.75

Job Pay Unit = Hourly

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 Requirements

18 years of age

Load/Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs

Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs

Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs

Count freight

Operate scanner

Complete manifest

Operate forklift

Regular predictable attendance

Job Pay \$29.75 - \$30.75 per hour Job General Benefits

Why You\'ll Love Being Part of Our Team

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