Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time

Old Dominion Freight Line•Lakeville, MN

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight loading, unloading, and warehouse material-handling operations. The role uses motorized forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual techniques to move freight, ensure correct placement on trailers, and help deliver customer freight accurately and on time. Freight must be secured with appropriate materials and tools to prevent damage. Safety, teamwork, accuracy, and meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules are central to the position. The position involves working throughout a service center, monitoring freight locations with a Dock Yard Management System, reading shipping labels and freight documents, and using a handheld tablet when needed. Work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent interaction with service center personnel. The job may involve a variety of schedules and shifts; the posted working days are Monday through Friday, while shift and hours are to be determined and schedules may change based on business needs. The work includes prolonged standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, frequent bending and squatting, climbing on and off equipment, reaching, pushing and pulling freight, and frequent lifting and handling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Employees may work in hot or cold climates, around noise and odors, in enclosed vehicles or trailers, and in varying weather 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 tight loading and cross loading.
Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them.
Ability to use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations.
Must be available for work at all times 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 frequent handling and lifting of objects weighing up to 100 pounds and working on non-forgiving surfaces.
Ability to work in a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
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 self 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, when needed, 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, including pallets, straps, and rope.
Perform assigned duties and tasks as needed 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
12 days of paid time off
9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Promotion-from-within opportunities
National career opportunities at the company's service centers