Dock Worker/Forklift Operator- PM Shift
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight loading, unloading, and material handling at a service center. The role involves placing the correct freight on the right trucks, securing shipments to prevent damage, and helping ensure accurate, reliable, on-time deliveries. Work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties, including duties that may be added by management. The position requires using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods to handle freight in accordance with state and federal DOT guidelines. Employees monitor shipment locations through the Dock Yard Management System, read shipping labels and freight documents, and secure freight with suitable tools and supplies. The role is physically demanding and requires working on hard, sometimes wet or slippery surfaces, handling heavy freight, and working in varied weather, temperature, noise, lighting, and odor conditions. Attendance is required, and work days or 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 surrounding freight transportation.
- Knowledge of loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
- Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, the ability to complete them.
- Ability to use a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
- Availability for work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules; work days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs.
- Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, pinching, and frequently 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.
- 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 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, where needed, complete freight movement documents 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 trailers are loaded with quality and care.
- Secure freight in trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as required to support customer pickup and delivery schedules.
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 an additional discretionary company 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 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
