Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line • Carlisle, PA

384d

About The Position

The Dock Worker/Forklift Operator at Old Dominion Freight Line plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight. This position is essential for maintaining the reliability of deliveries and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to teamwork, contributing to the company's family-oriented culture and operational success.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
• Familiarity with loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system for monitoring shipment locations.
• Availability for work at all times to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and complete various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders and freight bills.
• Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Ensure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k 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 to build a career
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees