Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
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 loads and unloads freight, ensures shipments are placed on the correct trucks, and helps protect freight from damage during transport. Employees use forklifts and other equipment as well as manual handling techniques, and their work supports accurate, reliable, on-time customer deliveries. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent interaction with service center personnel. Work schedules and shifts may vary to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and business needs.
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 the ability to complete them when required.
- Ability to use a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
- Availability to 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 role, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, bending, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling freight and equipment.
- Ability to work a variety of times and shifts, including as required by customer schedules.
- Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
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 freight and/or oneself throughout the service center, including over non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels.
- Complete, when required, 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 needed.
- Ensure quality loading of trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers with appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as needed to support freight movement and service center operations.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and potential additional annual discretionary match
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within philosophy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
