Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - $27.50/hr.

Old Dominion Freight Line•Columbus, OH

4d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling at its service center. The role involves loading and unloading freight, accurately placing items on the correct trucks, and helping ensure customer shipments are delivered reliably and on time. Workers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials to help prevent damage. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent interaction with service center personnel. The position requires working a variety of times and shifts to meet pickup and delivery schedules. The listed working days are Tuesday through Saturday, and the listed shift is evening; schedules may change based on business needs. Work takes place in varied environments, including service centers, enclosed vehicles and trailers, and exposure to different weather, noise, lighting, and temperature conditions. The role has substantial physical demands, including prolonged standing, walking or sitting on a forklift, frequent lifting and handling of freight, and pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, and reaching.

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 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.
Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, or sitting on a forklift; frequent squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work a variety of times and shifts, including the listed evening shift, and to attend work as scheduled.
Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise or odors may be present.
Ability to use visual, auditory, cognitive, and manual skills needed for inspections, safe forklift operation, freight handling, reading shipment information, and communication with coworkers.

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.
Move freight and oneself throughout the service center, including over 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 trailers.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
Perform assigned duties and tasks as required to support service center operations.

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
Opportunity to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
Career opportunities at the company's service centers