Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dock Worker to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role loads and unloads freight, verifies that shipments are placed on the correct trailers, and helps ensure deliveries are accurate and on time. Workers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials to prevent damage. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs. The role requires working across a service center and freight trailers, monitoring shipment locations through the Dock Yard Management System, interpreting labels and freight documentation, and maintaining safe, quality loading practices. Employees may be assigned additional duties as business needs require. The work may involve exposure to all weather conditions, varying noise and lighting, hot or cold climates, and potentially noisy or odorous environments.
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, including tight loading and cross loading.
- Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations.
- Must be available for work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, climbing on and off a forklift, handling and securing freight, and lifting and moving materials.
- Must be able to work varied times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Attendance is required.
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.
- Transport self and/or freight throughout the service center, including over non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels and freight documentation.
- 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 necessary.
- Ensure the quality loading of trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as required by management.
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 annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Promote-from-within career advancement opportunities
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
