Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - 4 AM Start

Old Dominion Freight Line • Westfield, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dock Worker to support safe and efficient freight handling and warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring items are placed on the correct trucks, and securing shipments to prevent damage. Dock Workers use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling techniques, and contribute to accurate, on-time deliveries and the company’s customer service and safety standards. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent interaction with service center personnel.

Work is scheduled for early morning, Monday through Friday, with a stated 4 AM start. Days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The job requires working in varied conditions, including enclosed vehicles and trailers, all weather conditions, variable noise and lighting, and extremely hot or cold climates. Attendance is required. The posted compensation range is $20.15–$34.15.

This is a full-time position. Eligible employees and their families may receive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage, vision and dental coverage, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and a possible additional discretionary match, life insurance, a wellness program, tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians, and training and career growth opportunities.

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 loading tight and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, the ability to complete them.
• Ability to use a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
• Availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules; attendance is required.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, squatting, climbing on and off equipment, and frequently handling freight and objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to load and unload trailers, including handling freight that may weigh as much as 500 pounds, with or without a dolly or cart.
• Ability to work a variety of times and shifts as needed to meet customer schedules.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise or odors may be present.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual techniques in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques such as loading tight 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.
• Handle freight movement forms, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms, as required.
• Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed.
• Ensure trailers are loaded to meet quality requirements.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks necessary to support service center operations.

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 additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED