Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time

Old Dominion Freight Line • Saint Joseph, MO

89d

About The Position

Old Dominion is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the OD Family as a Dockworker. This role is vital to ensuring the safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight, as well as supporting overall warehouse and material handling operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and be team-driven. As a critical part of our team, you will help uphold our promise of delivering customer freight accurately and on time, contributing to the success of our OD Family culture.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
• Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system.
• Must be available for work at all times to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must have the ability to properly operate hand held tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Complete various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage.
• Vision & Dental.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED