Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - 6PM Start
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe, efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring shipments are placed on the correct trailers, and helping deliver customer freight accurately and on time. Safety, teamwork, and meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules are central to the position. Dockworkers handle freight using motorized forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual techniques. They use appropriate loading methods and secure freight with materials such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard to help prevent damage during transport. The position also involves monitoring freight locations through a dock yard management system, interpreting shipping labels and documentation, and supporting general service-center operations. The work is physically demanding and takes place across varied service-center environments, including trailers and enclosed vehicles. Employees may encounter all weather conditions, hot or cold climates, slippery or uneven surfaces, and noise levels ranging from quiet to loud. The posted schedule lists Monday through Friday on the afternoon shift, but days and shifts may change with scheduling 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 loading tight and cross loading.
- Familiarity with freight-movement forms, and ability to complete applicable forms when required.
- Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
- Must be available for work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequently handling or lifting freight up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able 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 trailer freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Use appropriate freight-loading techniques, including loading tight and cross loading.
- Transport freight and move throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels and freight documentation; complete applicable freight forms when required.
- Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed.
- Ensure trailers are loaded with appropriate quality and care.
- Secure freight inside trailers using suitable tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Coordinate frequently with service-center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned.
Benefits
- 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 an 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 across 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
