Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
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 trucks, securing freight to prevent damage, and helping ensure customer shipments are delivered accurately and on time. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques while following safety procedures and applicable state and federal DOT guidelines. The position is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and requires frequent coordination with service center personnel. Shifts and hours are determined by business needs and may change based on scheduling.
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, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use a 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 of the role, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequently lifting and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to work a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Must meet the attendance requirement.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Apply appropriate loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
- Transport freight and oneself throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations as freight moves through the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels and, where needed, complete freight transportation 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 quality loading of trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
- Perform all other duties and tasks assigned.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 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 career growth opportunities
- Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy
- National career opportunities across more than 260 service centers
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
