Dock Worker/Forklift Operator -Split shift

Old Dominion Freight Line•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe, efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The position loads and unloads freight, ensures the correct items are placed on the correct trailers, and helps protect freight from damage during transportation. Employees use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling methods, and secure freight with supplies such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard. The role contributes directly to the reliability and timeliness of customer deliveries. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, involves frequent contact with service center personnel, and requires working a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. The work environment may include enclosed vehicles and trailers, all weather conditions, hot or cold climates, varying noise levels, odors, and lighting from very bright to low light. Work days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. Attendance is required. This is a full-time position. Eligible employees and their families may receive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage, vision and dental coverage, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement benefits, life insurance, a wellness program, tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians, training and career growth opportunities, and opportunities for advancement.

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, including tight loading and cross loading.
Familiarity with, and in some cases the ability to complete, freight movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
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 operate a handheld tablet when needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, squatting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, pinching, and frequently handling or lifting 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.
Ability to meet the position's attendance requirement.

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 appropriate loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
Transport oneself and/or freight throughout the service center 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 applicable, complete forms used in freight movement.
Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed.
Ensure trailers are loaded with quality and accuracy.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
Perform other assigned duties and tasks as required.

Benefits

Health benefits, including a 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 annual 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