Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line•Pendergrass, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, and ensuring the correct freight is placed on the correct trailers. Freight must be handled and secured appropriately to prevent damage and support reliable, on-time deliveries. Dockworkers use safe material-handling practices and loading techniques, read shipping labels and freight documents, and use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and involves frequent coordination with service center personnel. Employees must be able to work varied schedules to meet customer pickup and delivery requirements and perform assigned duties as needed. The work includes prolonged standing, walking, or sitting on a forklift; frequent bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and handling freight in varied weather, temperature, lighting, and noise conditions. Attendance is required. The posting lists Monday through Friday and an overnight shift, although days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
Working knowledge of procedures for freight transportation.
Knowledge of freight loading techniques, including loading tight 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.
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 physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, forklift sitting, frequent squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or handling freight.
Ability to work in very hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
Ability to work a variety of times and shifts to meet customer schedules.
Required attendance.

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 appropriate loading techniques, including loading tight and cross loading.
Transport freight and/or oneself 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 or assist with freight movement 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 to required quality standards.
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
Coordinate frequently with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Perform assigned duties and tasks as required.

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 potential additional annual discretionary match
Life insurance
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Opportunities to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers