Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line • Lakeville, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a dedicated, detail-oriented Dock Worker/Forklift Operator to support warehouse and material-handling operations. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading freight and ensuring the correct items are placed on the right trucks. Employees use forklifts and other equipment, as well as manual handling techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials to prevent damage during transport. This work contributes directly to accurate, reliable, on-time customer deliveries.

The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Employees must be available to help meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and may work a variety of times and shifts. Work takes place in service centers, enclosed vehicles and trailers, and exposure to all weather conditions, variable noise and lighting, and extremely hot or cold climates is possible. Attendance is required. The listed working days are Monday through Friday; shift and hours are determined by scheduling and business needs and may change.

The role has substantial physical demands, including standing, sitting on a forklift, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequently lifting and handling freight weighing up to 100 pounds. Employees may also handle freight loads weighing as much as 500 pounds using appropriate equipment or assistance. They must be able to read, write, and speak English and use a handheld tablet when needed.

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 a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Must be available for work at all times as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules; work times and shifts may vary.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent lifting and handling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds and moving freight loads as heavy as 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.
• 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 themselves 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.
• Familiarize themselves with and, when required, complete freight movement forms, including 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 all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks necessary to support freight movement and service center operations.
• Inspect forklift mechanical equipment before and after use and maintain awareness of surrounding freight and cross-dock traffic.
• Sweep work areas and scan for debris or defects.

Benefits

• Great 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 additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• 12 days of paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities.
• Career advancement through a promote-from-within philosophy.
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers.

What This Job Offers

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