Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time

Old Dominion Freight Line•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dock Worker to support safe and efficient warehouse and material-handling operations. The position loads and unloads freight, ensures shipments are placed on the correct trailers, and helps protect freight from damage during transport. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials and tools. The role contributes to accurate, reliable, and timely customer deliveries. This is a part-time position scheduled Friday through Sunday on the overnight shift. Workdays and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, involves frequent contact with service-center personnel, and requires availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. Employees may work around others, in enclosed vehicles or trailers, and in varying weather, lighting, noise, and temperature conditions.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
Working knowledge of procedures surrounding 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 physical demands of the role, 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 by hand.
Ability to work a variety of times and shifts, 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, 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 trailers are loaded with quality and accuracy.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
Perform assigned duties and tasks necessary to support freight operations.

Benefits

Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage (listed for full-time members).
Vision and dental coverage (listed for full-time members).
Short-term and long-term disability coverage (listed for full-time members).
Flexible spending accounts (listed for full-time members).
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional annual discretionary match opportunity (listed for full-time members).
Life insurance (listed for full-time members).
Wellness program (listed for full-time members).
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians (listed for full-time members).
Training and growth opportunities.
Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy.
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers.