SVC Dock Worker/ Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line•Spokane Valley, WA

25d

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented dockworker to support freight handling and warehouse operations. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, and helping ensure customer shipments are delivered accurately and on time. Work involves using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques; applying loading methods such as tight or cross loading; and securing freight with materials such as straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard to help prevent damage. The position is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and involves frequent interaction with service center personnel. The role requires using the Dock Yard Management System and handheld tablets to monitor freight locations, reading shipping labels and freight documents, and completing freight-related forms when needed. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties, work varying times and shifts to support customer schedules, and maintain attendance. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday on the afternoon shift, though days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work involves prolonged standing, walking, and forklift operation on hard surfaces that may be wet or slippery; frequent bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and handling freight that may weigh up to 500 pounds, with individual objects frequently weighing up to 100 pounds. The environment can include enclosed trailers and vehicles, all weather conditions, extremely hot or cold climates, varying noise levels and odors, and lighting ranging from bright to low light. Compensation is listed as $20.15–$34.50.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
Working knowledge of procedures surrounding freight transportation.
Knowledge of freight loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
Familiarity with freight-movement forms and the ability to complete them when required.
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 operate a handheld tablet when needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, and reaching.
Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
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 oneself and/or freight throughout the service center on 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 as 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 the quality loading of trailers.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
Perform assigned duties and tasks as required to support customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Benefits

Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage.
Vision and dental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional discretionary company 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 a promote-from-within philosophy.