Dock Worker/Forklift Operator- Part Time
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves safely and efficiently loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, and securing shipments to prevent damage. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques while helping maintain accurate, reliable, on-time deliveries. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Workdays are listed as Monday through Friday, and the working shift is evening; schedules may change based on business needs. The role requires attendance and availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules, as well as working in varied weather, temperature, noise, and lighting conditions.
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 ability to complete them where required, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
- Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
- Availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and work a variety of times and shifts.
- 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 frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or handling freight up to 100 pounds, as well as loading and unloading freight weighing as much as 500 pounds with or without a dolly or cart.
- Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
- Ability to attend work reliably.
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 oneself throughout the service center, including over uneven or 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 documents; complete applicable forms when required.
- Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
- Ensure trailers are loaded properly and freight is secured using appropriate supplies and tools, including pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as required by management.
Benefits
- 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 company match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
