Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time/Nights

Old Dominion Freight Line • Conover, NC

7d • 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 loads and unloads freight, places items on the correct trailers, and supports warehouse and material-handling operations. Freight must be handled and secured carefully to prevent damage and help ensure reliable, accurate, on-time deliveries. The position uses forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and requires adherence to safety practices and applicable state and federal DOT guidelines.

The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service-center personnel. The role involves monitoring freight locations as shipments move through the service center, reading shipping labels and related documents, and maintaining trailer-loading quality. The employer notes that assigned duties may extend beyond the listed responsibilities.

The job is listed as part-time and nights, with Monday through Friday workdays and an evening shift. Workdays and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The posting also describes extensive physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting freight. Work may take place in varying weather and temperatures, in enclosed vehicles or trailers, and in environments with variable lighting, noise, and odors.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of 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 operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including handling freight weighing up to 500 lbs. with or without a dolly or cart, frequent lifting of objects up to 100 lbs., and frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• 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 oneself 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 the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform duties and tasks assigned by management, which may extend beyond the listed responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage (the posting describes these benefits for full-time employees).
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 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.
• Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy.
• National career opportunities at the company's 260+ service centers.

What This Job Offers

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