Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time

Old Dominion Freight Line • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Dock Worker/Forklift Operator loads and unloads freight and supports warehouse and material-handling operations. The role uses motorized forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual methods to move freight safely and efficiently, place the correct items on the appropriate trucks, and help ensure accurate, reliable, on-time deliveries. Freight must be properly secured with appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard, to prevent damage in transit. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel.

The role requires working a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. The posted working days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the posted shift is overnight; days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. Work takes place in service-center and freight-handling environments, including enclosed vehicles and trailers, and may involve all weather conditions, varying noise levels, and very bright or low lighting. Employees may work in extremely hot or cold climates and around noise and odors.

The physical demands include prolonged standing, walking, and forklift operation; frequent squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and handling freight; and working on surfaces that may be wet or slippery. Employees must be able to handle freight weighing up to 500 pounds with or without a dolly or cart, frequently lift objects up to 100 pounds, and perform the job's visual, auditory, reading, communication, and cognitive tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 loading tight and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight-movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• 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, walking, sitting on a forklift, climbing, handling freight, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work a variety of times and shifts and attend work as 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 loading tight and cross loading.
• Transport self 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, when needed, forms used in freight movement, including 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 all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned.

Benefits

• 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 additional company 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED