Dock Worker/Forklift Operator- Part Time
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support freight handling and warehouse operations. The role focuses on safely and efficiently loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trailers, securing freight to prevent damage, and helping ensure accurate, on-time deliveries. Dockworkers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and work with the service center’s dock yard management system to track shipments. The position is part time and is posted for evening work Monday through Friday; days and shifts may change according to scheduling and business needs. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and involves frequent contact with service center personnel. Employees must follow applicable safety procedures and freight-handling requirements and be able to perform assigned duties. Work may take place around other workers, in enclosed vehicles and trailers, and in varying weather, noise, and lighting conditions, including extremely hot or cold climates.
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 the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
- Availability to 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 prolonged standing, walking, and sitting on a forklift; frequent bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and handling freight weighing up to 100 pounds and assisting with full trailers of freight weighing as much as 500 pounds.
- Ability to work a variety of times and shifts and in extremely hot or cold climates, and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
- Ability to 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 tight loading and cross loading.
- Move freight and oneself throughout the service center, including over 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 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 needed.
- Ensure trailers are loaded with appropriate quality and care.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks needed to support service center operations.
Benefits
- Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision and dental benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Promotion-from-within opportunities
- Career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
