Dock Worker/ Forklift Operator - Part Time PM

Old Dominion Freight Line • San Diego, CA

9d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trailers, and securing freight to prevent damage during transport. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and their work contributes to accurate, reliable customer deliveries.

This is a part-time evening position. The posted workdays are Monday through Friday, though days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Employees may work in varied weather and lighting conditions, in enclosed vehicles and trailers, and around noise and odors. The position requires working on hard or slippery surfaces and handling freight and equipment. Attendance is required.

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, the ability to complete them.
• Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
• Must be available for work at all times 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 standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, bending, climbing, handling and securing freight, and frequently lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work a variety of times and shifts to meet customer schedules.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

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 loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
• Transport oneself and/or freight throughout the service center, including over hard, wet, or slippery surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, as applicable, complete freight-movement forms such as 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 with quality and care.
• Secure freight in trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, rope, and other materials.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks necessary to support service center operations and customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Vision and dental coverage (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Flexible spending accounts (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional discretionary annual match opportunity (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Life insurance (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Wellness program (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• 15 days of paid time off, including vacation and state sick leave (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Nine paid holidays, including a birthday holiday (offered to eligible full-time employees and their families).
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within philosophy.
• Career opportunities at the company's service centers.

What This Job Offers

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