Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient warehouse and material-handling operations. The role focuses on loading and unloading freight accurately and on schedule, using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual techniques. Workers use appropriate loading methods and secure freight with supplies such as straps, rope, pallets, airbags, and cardboard to prevent damage in transit. The position contributes directly to reliable customer deliveries and the company’s service and safety standards. The work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent interaction with service-center personnel. The worker uses a dock yard management system and handheld tablet to track shipments, reads shipping labels and freight documents, and may complete forms used in freight movement. The role requires availability for schedules that meet customer pickup and delivery needs; days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The posted workdays are Monday through Friday, and the shift is overnight. Work takes place in service centers, enclosed vehicles and trailers, and outdoor conditions. Employees may encounter all weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, noise and odors, and lighting ranging from bright to low. Physical tasks include prolonged standing, walking, or sitting on a forklift; frequent bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and lifting; and handling freight weighing up to 500 pounds, sometimes with equipment or assistance. Attendance is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is a full-time position. The posted compensation range is $20.15–$34.50; actual compensation may vary based on factors including location, experience, market conditions, education, skills, and applicable wage requirements.
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, the 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 to work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules, including a variety of times and shifts.
- 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 forklift sitting; frequent squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and handling freight; and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds frequently.
- Ability to work in extremely 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 applicable state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Use loading methods such as tight loading and cross loading.
- Transport freight and/or oneself throughout the service center, including on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels and, where applicable, complete freight movement documents and forms.
- Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed.
- Ensure trailers are loaded to the required quality standards.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
- Perform all 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 annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- 12 days of paid time off
- 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy
- Career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
