Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring that items are placed on the correct trucks, and securing freight to prevent damage during transport. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques and help ensure accurate, on-time customer deliveries. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Work schedules and shifts may vary according to customer pickup and delivery schedules and business needs. Employees may work around others, in enclosed vehicles or trailers, and in varying weather, noise, lighting, temperature, and odor conditions. Attendance is required.
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, in some cases, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
- Availability to work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, and sitting on a forklift for extended periods; frequent squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, gripping, and handling freight; and lifting or handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
- Ability to work a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
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 appropriate loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
- Transport oneself and/or freight 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 and, when required, complete freight movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
- Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
- Ensure quality loading of all trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
- Perform other assigned duties and tasks as required.
Benefits
- Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision and dental benefits
- 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
- 12 days of paid time off
- 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Promotion-from-within advancement opportunities
- National career opportunities at the company's service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
