Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - PM Shift
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe, efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The position loads and unloads freight, ensures shipments are placed on the correct trailers, and helps deliver customer freight accurately and on time. Work involves forklifts and manual material-handling methods, securing freight to prevent damage, and following applicable safety requirements. The role is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Work days and shifts may change to meet scheduling and business needs.
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.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting and handling of objects weighing up to 100 pounds and loading or unloading freight weighing as much as 500 pounds, with or without a dolly or cart.
- Ability to work a variety of times and shifts, in hot or cold climates, and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
- Regular 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.
- Apply 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.
- Complete, when required, 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 the quality of trailer loading.
- Secure freight in trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as required.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and potential additional annual discretionary company match
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Career advancement through a promote-from-within philosophy
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
