Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring: Dock Worker/Forklift Operator PT in Salina

Overview

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Old Dominion seeks individuals who value an open culture, work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment. We believe our People and Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our success. We are looking for people to join the OD Family to provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations as the premier transportation solutions provider.

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Dockworker to join the OD Family. This role is vital to ensuring the safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight, and supporting overall warehouse and material handling operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and be team-driven.

Job Summary

The dockworker must efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring correct items are placed on the right trucks. Safety is paramount, and Dock Workers use equipment like forklifts and manual techniques to handle materials. Proper securing of freight with airbags and cardboard, as well as using straps, is crucial to prevent damage during transport. This role directly impacts the reliability of deliveries to customers.

Primary 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 monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels. Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete, 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-paced and deadline oriented.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent

Experience:

• 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 handheld tablet when needed

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Standing: be able to stand for up to 8 hours per shift, 5-7 days per week on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal that can be wet or slippery.
• Sitting: ability to sit on a forklift up to 8 hours per shift, 5-7 days per week.
• Moving/walking: ability to walk up to 8 hours a day on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on wet and slippery surfaces.
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling: frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight.
• Climbing: ability to get onto and off of the forklift many times and move in small spaces to adjust freight.
• Moving Materials: ability to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 500 lbs with or without a dolly or cart; example tasks include moving 100 lb containers to and from floor level to carts, stacking or platforms over 4 feet high, and stowing cartons or merchandise overhead that weigh up to 100 lbs each.
• Pushing/Pulling: frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 100 lbs, plus pushing/pulling forklift components and related items.
• Hearing/Speaking: ability to inspect forklift equipment and heed warnings; hear horns and shouted instructions.
• Reaching: ability to reach for freight at various heights and operate controls and securing devices.
• Lifting: frequently lift and handle objects up to 100 lbs following OSHA guidelines.
• Grip/Manual dexterity: use hands to enter/exit forklift, operate tools, wrap and unwrap shrink wrap, secure and unsecure pallets.
• Cognitive skills: pay attention to surroundings, read manifests and tablets, and follow safety procedures.
• Other: ability to work various shifts and times to meet schedules; ability to work in extreme temperatures and in environments with noise and odors.
• Attendance is required

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to weather conditions, noise levels, and varying lighting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This description is not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary by management.

Working Days and Shift

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Working Shift: PM

Work Days and Shift are estimates and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Benefits

Join the OD Family as a Full Time member and you and your family are eligible for:

• 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 discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• Promotion from within opportunities
• National Career Opportunities Available at 260+ service centers

Equal Opportunity Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have questions regarding this posting or require assistance with the application process, please contact us for additional information.