Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time

Old Dominion Freight Line • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, and securing shipments to prevent damage. Dockworkers use forklifts and other equipment as well as manual handling techniques, and their work supports accurate, reliable, on-time deliveries. The position is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and involves frequent contact with service center personnel.

The role requires working a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. The work environment may include enclosed vehicles and trailers, exposure to all weather conditions and extreme heat or cold, varying noise levels, odors, and lighting ranging from bright to low light. Attendance is required. The posting lists Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday as working days and an afternoon shift, though schedules may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures involved in 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 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 described physical demands, including prolonged standing, walking, and sitting on a forklift; frequent squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and handling freight weighing up to 100 pounds individually and freight up to 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 work a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual techniques 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 hard or uneven 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 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 all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage (listed for full-time employees).
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional annual discretionary 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED