Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same techniques, technology and procedures as a dock worker. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.

Responsibilities
* Load and unload cargo.
* Operate a forklift as needed.
* Exercise independent judgment regarding the building and tearing down of the trailer to utilize time, resources, energy, and physical demands effectively and efficiently, while complying with all weight distribution laws.
* Complete routine paperwork effectively, and properly log loading sheets.
* Other duties, as assigned.
* Perform various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor set up, and the pickup and delivery of cargo.

Benefits

* Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
* All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
* Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
* Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
* Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
* ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
* ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.

Requirements
Education:
* High School Diploma / GED

Experience:
* 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for training).

Additional Requirements:
* Minimum 21 years of age.
* Good stable work record.
* Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
* Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
* Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
* Have a Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction.

Other Details
Work Hours:
* Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Compensation:
* This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to accommodation@arcb.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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