Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - 6PM Start
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support warehouse and material-handling operations. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading freight, placing the correct items on the right trucks, and helping ensure customer shipments are delivered accurately and on time. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials to prevent damage. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. This position requires working across varied conditions, including exposure to weather, hot or cold temperatures, noise, odors, changing light levels, and wet or slippery surfaces. The role involves extended periods standing, walking, or sitting on a forklift, along with frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing. Attendance and availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules are required. The listed workdays are Monday through Friday, and the listed shift is afternoon; schedules may change according to 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 loading tight and cross loading.
- Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
- Availability 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 perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, lifting and handling freight, pushing and pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
- 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.
- Regular attendance.
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 loading tight and cross loading.
- Transport freight and move throughout the service center, including 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, when required, 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 trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as directed.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision and dental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Promotion-from-within career advancement opportunities
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
