Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line • Lockwood, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling in its service center. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, securing freight to prevent damage, and supporting warehouse and material-handling operations. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual techniques while following applicable safety requirements and freight-handling procedures. The position contributes to accurate, on-time deliveries and requires working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Work schedules and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures related to freight transportation.
• Knowledge of loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms and ability to complete them when required.
• Ability to use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations.
• Availability to work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, sitting on a forklift, walking, frequent squatting, climbing on and off forklifts, and handling freight and equipment.
• Ability to load and unload freight weighing as much as 500 pounds, with or without a dolly or cart, and frequently lift and handle objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull freight and related equipment, and to reach, grip, and use both hands as needed for job tasks.
• Ability to perform forklift pre- and post-inspections and to hear warning horns and shouted instructions.
• Ability to use cognitive, auditory, and visual skills for safety, inspections, freight handling, reading, and communication.
• Ability to work varied times and shifts and attend work as scheduled.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
• Move freight and oneself throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Complete freight movement forms when required, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed.
• Ensure trailers are loaded to the required quality standards.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks, including work needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within opportunities
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED