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Dockworker with CDL - TForce Freight

TForce Freight, Birmingham, AL, United States


TForce Freight is a growing less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier. We invite applicants to join our logistics team as a full‑time Dockworker with a CDL.

Benefits include pension, 401k, paid time off, competitive wages and more. Candidates must have a positive, customer‑focused attitude and excellent communication skills. Please list a complete 10‑year employment history on the application in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

Job Title
Dockworker (Full‑time) – CDL required.

Payrate
$27.16 per hour.

Job Summary
TForce Freight is seeking a reliable, safety‑focused individual to ensure freight is loaded safely and efficiently for timely delivery to customers. The role involves operating powered warehouse equipment (forklifts, cherry pickers, hydraulic jacks and extended belts), using tractors to maneuver vehicles, and handling the safe operation of a tractor‑trailer to deliver and/or pick‑up freight as needed. The candidate will maintain a positive, safety‑first approach and professional demeanor throughout.

Key Responsibilities

Operate yard trucks to manage dock needs and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Print BOL for daily deliveries.

Process and palletize damaged penny and RTV merchandise.

Follow all safety protocols to ensure a secure workplace.

Help maintain and care for dock equipment.

Unload cargo using cranes or forklifts.

Secure shipments upon arrival and before departure.

Operate a commercial vehicle transporting goods to various locations safely and efficiently as needed.

Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the vehicle and report any maintenance needs.

Adhere to all local, state and federal transportation regulations and safety protocols.

Maintain accurate logs for driving hours, routes traveled and cargo conditions.

Communicate with the dispatch management team regarding schedules, delays and any issues that may arise during transportation.

Qualifications

Forklift operator certification.

Impeccable customer service and dedication.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in resident state.

Hazmat, tanker, and double endorsements.

21 years of age.

Meet all DOT and company requirements.

Safety‑oriented, able to perform essential job functions without obvious risk of injury to self or co‑workers.

Able to read, write and speak English.

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.

Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

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