Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

Old Dominion Freight Line•Tonawanda, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dock Worker/Forklift Operator to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, and securing shipments to prevent damage. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques while following applicable safety and Department of Transportation guidelines. The position contributes to accurate, reliable, and timely customer deliveries. The work takes place in a service center and may involve working around others, operating in enclosed vehicles and trailers, and exposure to varying weather, noise, and lighting conditions. Employees may work in very hot or cold climates and must be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. The posted working days are Monday through Friday, with an afternoon shift; schedules may change according to business needs. The stated compensation range is $20.15–$34.50. Full-time employees and their families are eligible for the listed benefits, subject to the employer's terms.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
Working knowledge of procedures relating to freight transportation.
Knowledge of freight loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
Familiarity with freight-movement forms, and ability to complete them when required, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
Availability to 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 stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and frequently lifting or handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in varying shifts and times, including in very hot or cold climates and environments where noise or odors may be present.
Reliable 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 appropriate loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
Transport freight and/or oneself throughout the service center, including over hard, potentially wet or slippery surfaces.
Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
Read and interpret shipping labels and freight documentation; complete applicable forms when needed.
Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary and ensure trailers are loaded to meet quality requirements.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel while working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Perform assigned duties and tasks as required by management.

Benefits

Health benefits, including a 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 an additional 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 the company's service centers