Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - $27.50/hr.

Old Dominion Freight Line • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling at a service center. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring shipments are correctly placed on trucks, and helping maintain accurate, timely customer deliveries. Dockworkers use motorized equipment and manual handling techniques, secure freight to prevent damage, and support warehouse and material-handling operations. Work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. The posted working days are Tuesday through Saturday, on the evening shift; schedules may change according to business needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures for 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.
• 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 stated physical demands, including frequent lifting and handling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds and moving freight weighing as much as 500 pounds, with or without a dolly or cart.
• 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 techniques 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 freight movement forms when needed, including 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 properly and securely.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as required to support freight movement and customer schedules.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary company match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within opportunities
• 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