SVC Dock Worker/ Forklift Operator
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight loading, unloading, and other warehouse and material-handling operations. The role helps ensure freight is handled accurately and delivered on time. Dockworkers use motorized forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual techniques, and secure freight with appropriate materials to prevent damage during transport. Safety, teamwork, and meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules are central to the position. The position involves frequent movement throughout a service center, handling freight and operating equipment on varied surfaces, including surfaces that may be wet or slippery. Work may take place in trailers, enclosed vehicles, and other service-center areas, and may involve exposure to all weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, and noise or odors. The posted workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with an overnight shift; schedules may change based on business needs. This is a full-time position. Benefits listed include health coverage, vision and dental insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, a wellness program, tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians, and training and growth opportunities. The company also describes opportunities for advancement and national career opportunities at its service centers.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
- Working knowledge of procedures surrounding freight transportation.
- Knowledge of loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
- Familiarity with freight-movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
- 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 standing, sitting on a forklift, walking, frequent squatting, climbing, handling and lifting freight, pushing and pulling, reaching, and using hands to operate equipment and secure freight.
- Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
- Attendance is required.
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 loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
- Transport self and/or freight 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 and, where needed, complete freight-movement forms 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, including pallets, straps, and rope.
- Maintain frequent contact with service-center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management.
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 an additional discretionary company match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Opportunities to advance through the company's promote-from-within philosophy
- National career opportunities at the company's service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
