Dock Worker/Forklift Operator – 2:30pm Start - $28/Hr

Old Dominion Freight Line•Crest Hill, IL

3d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dockworker to join their team. This role is crucial for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight, as well as supporting overall warehouse and material handling operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a team-oriented approach. As a vital part of the team, you will help uphold the company's promise of delivering customer freight accurately and on time, contributing to the success of the OD Family culture.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
Familiarity with, and in some cases ability, to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
Ability to utilize the dock yard management system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.
Must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
Must have the ability to properly operate hand held tablet when needed
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to see parts in and on the forklift mechanical equipment for pre and post inspections.
Must be able to hearing the horns of other forklifts and shouted instructions and warnings.
Must be able to use cognitive skills for: paying attention to surroundings, including cross-dock traffic, forklift inspections, freight, gates, etc. long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in cross-dock traffic and for safety logic and reasoning in reading manifests, tablets, reading boxes and order numbers
Auditory and visual processing to inspect forklifts, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other cross-dock traffic and speaking with other dock workers.
Must be able to see and read bills of lading, tablets for yard management systems, and read printed materials.
Must be able to see and scan areas of work for debris and defects.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
Read and interpret shipping labels.
Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.

Benefits

Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
Vision & Dental
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Accounts
401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
12 Days Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
Training and growth opportunities to build a career
Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers