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

Dockworker Opportunity At Old Dominion

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? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings, we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredients in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion, we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family who will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join us as a Dockworker. This role is vital to ensuring the safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight, as well as 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 will efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring correct items are placed on the right trucks. Safety is paramount, and Dock Workers will use equipment like forklifts and manual techniques to handle materials. Proper securing of freight with airbags, cardboard, and straps is crucial to prevent damage during transport. This position directly impacts the reliability of customer deliveries.

Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manually, following state and federal DOT guidelines. Use various loading techniques such as tight or cross loading.
• Transport freight and personnel throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and complete freight movement forms such as shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, and exception reports.
• Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Ensure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies like straps and airbags.
• Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Note: This list is not exhaustive. Employees are expected to perform all duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Knowledge of safe lifting and transporting procedures.
• Understanding of freight transportation procedures.
• Experience with loading techniques such as tight and cross loading.
• Ability to complete freight movement forms.
• Proficiency with dock yard management systems.
• Availability to work as needed to meet schedules.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include:

• Standing for up to 8 hours per shift on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Sitting on a forklift for up to 8 hours.
• Walking, squatting, climbing, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 100 lbs.
• Visual and auditory acuity for inspections and safety.
• Reaching, gripping, pinching, and cognitive skills for safety and operational tasks.
• Ability to work in various environments, including extreme temperatures and noisy conditions.

Work Environment

Employees will encounter various environments, including working with or around others, enclosed vehicles, weather conditions, and variable noise and lighting levels. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.