Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient loading, unloading, and material handling operations. The role helps ensure freight is handled accurately, secured against damage, and delivered on time. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual techniques, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented service center environment. The position requires availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and may involve varied work times and shifts. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, evening shift, though days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work involves exposure to a range of conditions, including enclosed vehicles and trailers, all weather conditions, hot or cold climates, varying noise levels and odors, and lighting that may range from very bright to low light. Employees may work around others while loading and unloading and must attend work as scheduled. The role has substantial physical demands, including prolonged standing, walking, or sitting on a forklift; frequent bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and handling freight and materials of varying weights and sizes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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, in some cases, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use a 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 handling freight weighing up to 500 pounds with or without a dolly or cart, and frequently lifting and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work varied times and shifts and in extremely hot or cold climates, with possible noise and odors.
- Regular attendance.
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 self 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.
- Complete applicable 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 trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management.
Benefits
- Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Promotion-from-within opportunities
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
