Dock Worker Lead

Old Dominion Freight Line • Greensboro, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion is looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. This dynamic role as a Lead Dock Worker involves being the go-to partner for the Dock Supervisor, making crucial decisions to keep freight moving smoothly and efficiently. The Lead Dock Worker will lead on the dock, ensuring each load is handled accurately and on time, overseeing trailer prep, and coordinating with the team to optimize every shift. A lead dockworker is crucial for the efficient operation of freight handling, responsible for assisting the dock supervisor in tasks related to loading and unloading freight, and monitoring operations to ensure proper freight is loaded in the correct location at the right time.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
• Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
• Familiarity with, and in some cases ability, to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.
• Must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must have the ability to properly operate hand held 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.
• Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
• 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.
• Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Ensure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
• Serves as an assistant to the supervisor.
• Monitors the loading quality of all trailers.
• Coordinates with the supervisor to promote and run a productive shift.
• Assists with coordinating freight, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency while minimizing duplication of effort.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• 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
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

What This Job Offers

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