Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring: Dock Worker/Forklift Operator | Saturday-Tu

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.
• Insure 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.
• 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 hand held 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 the 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, metal that are sometimes wet and 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 many times throughout the day, and to move about easily in small spaces to adjust freight.
• Moving Materials: Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 500 lbs., with or without a dolly or cart.
• Pushing/Pulling: Must be able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of freight up to 100 lbs. with or without equipment.
• Hearing/Speaking: Must be able to hear forklift horns and shouted instructions; must be able to see parts in and on forklift equipment.
• Reaching: Must be able to frequently reach for freight at various heights and to operate forklift controls.
• Lifting: Must be able to frequently lift and handle objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Fine motor: Must be able to use hands to operate forklift, wrap and unwrap shrink wrap, secure pallets, and use related equipment.
• Cognitive: Must be able to pay attention to surroundings, read manifests, and follow safety procedures.
• Other: Must be able to work a variety of times and shifts to meet schedules. Ability to work in extreme temperatures, and in environments with noise and odors.
• Attendance is a requirement.

Work Environment

The work environment described below represents the environments an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

During duties, employees may work around others while loading/unloading, drive in enclosed vehicles or trailers, and be exposed to all weather conditions, variable noise levels, and variable lighting.

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

Working Days and Shift

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Shift: PM

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change based on scheduling and business levels.

Compensation and Benefits

Join the OD Family today. As a full-time member of our Family, you may be 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 opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• Promote from within opportunities and national career opportunities at 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 or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/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 information.