Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring: Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time i

Overview

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Old Dominion is the home for you. We pride ourselves on our People and our Family Spirit, which are the main ingredients in our secret sauce to success. We are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented person to join the OD Family as a Dockworker. 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. As a critical part of our team, you will help uphold our promise of delivering customer freight accurately and on time, contributing to the success of our OD Family culture.

Job Summary

The dockworker must efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring that the 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. The dock worker position 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 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-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: Must be able to remain standing for up to 8 hours per shift, 5-7 days per week on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal that may be wet or slippery.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit on a forklift up to 8 hours per shift 5-7 days per week.
• Moving/walking: Must be able 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: Must be able to perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight.
• Climbing: Must be able to get onto and off of the forklift repeatedly and move about easily in small spaces to adjust freight.
• Moving Materials: Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 500 lbs., with or without a dolly or cart. May involve moving heavy containers and stacking or securing freight overhead.
• Pushing/Pulling: Must be able to perform frequent pushing/pulling of freight up to 100 lbs.
• Hearing/Speaking: Must be able to hear forklift horns and shouted instructions; must be able to visually inspect equipment and read materials.
• Reaching: Must frequently reach for freight at various heights; reach forklift controls and secure straps.
• Lifting: Must frequently lift objects up to 100 lbs.
• Hand and finger use: Must be able to operate tablet, wrap/unwrap pallets, and secure loads.
• Cognitive skills: Must be able to pay attention to surroundings, read manifests, and follow safety procedures.
• Other: Must be able to work various shifts and times to meet schedules; ability to work in extreme temperatures and noisy/odoriferous environments; attendance is required.

Work Environment

The work environment may include loading and unloading in various conditions, including enclosed vehicles and trailers, exposure to all weather conditions, varying noise levels, and lighting conditions.

This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as needed by management.

Working Days and Shift

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

Working Shift: PM

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change based on scheduling and business levels. This posting reflects guidelines at the time of posting.

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

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

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