Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling at its service center. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, and helping ensure deliveries are accurate and on time. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling methods, and secure freight with appropriate materials and equipment to prevent damage. The position is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and involves frequent contact with service center personnel. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties, which may extend beyond the responsibilities listed in the posting.

The job requires work across a variety of shifts and times to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. The shift and hours are to be determined, and workdays or shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work environment may involve varying weather, temperatures, noise, lighting, odors, enclosed vehicles or trailers, and surfaces that may be wet or slippery. The posting lists Monday through Saturday as working days and states that attendance is required.

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 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 the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
• Availability for 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, sitting on a forklift, walking, squatting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and frequently lifting and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Ability to work a variety of times and shifts; 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 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 shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, where required, complete freight transportation forms, 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 with quality and freight is placed on the correct trucks.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as required by management.
• Work the times and shifts needed to meet 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 annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities to advance through a 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