Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support freight handling and warehouse operations. The role is essential to safely and efficiently loading and unloading freight, ensuring shipments are placed on the correct trucks and delivered accurately and on time. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials to prevent damage. The position is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and involves frequent contact with service center personnel. Work days 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 relating 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, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
- Ability to use a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
- Must be available for 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 stated physical demands, including standing, sitting on a forklift, walking, squatting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequently lifting and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work varied times and shifts and in extremely hot or cold climates, with possible noise and odors.
- Regular attendance is required.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, following state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
- Transport freight and/or oneself throughout the service center, including across non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations as freight moves through the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels and freight documentation; complete applicable forms when required.
- Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
- Ensure trailers are loaded to quality standards.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as required; the listed responsibilities are not all-inclusive.
Benefits
- 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 additional annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within philosophy
- 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
