Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line • Commerce City, CO

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About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight loading, unloading, and warehouse material handling operations. The role uses forklifts and manual handling techniques to place the correct freight on the correct trucks, secure loads to prevent damage, and help ensure customer deliveries are accurate and on time. Safety, teamwork, and reliable performance in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented service center are essential. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures involved in freight transportation.
• Knowledge of loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms and, when required, the 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, including a variety of times and shifts.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, sitting on a forklift, walking, frequent squatting, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling freight weighing up to 100 pounds; loading and unloading trailers may involve freight weighing as much as 500 pounds.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Regular 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.
• Move freight and oneself throughout the service center, including over non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor 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 to the required quality standards.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as required to support freight movement and service center operations.

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 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
• Opportunities to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

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