Old Dominion Freight Line Inc is hiring: Dock Worker/Forklift Operator Night Shi

At Old Dominion 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 looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the OD Family 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. 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. 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. Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines. 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). * Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures. * Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation. * 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. * 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 a up to 8 Hours/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/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, must be able to climb about and 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., This could involve for example moving 100lb containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks or platforms over 4 feet high, balancing 300 lb. drums on their rims and rolling them into positions, rolling and lifting tires, or stowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 lbs. each. * (Pushing/Pulling) Must be able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of freight with or without the help of freight pulling equipment up to 100lbs. Must also be able to push and pull forklift blades, forklift gas tanks, deck bars, and other freight related items. * (Hearing/Speaking) Must be able to see parts in and on the forklift mechanical equipment for pre and post inspections. Must be able to hearing the horns of other forklifts and shouted instructions and warnings. * (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level. Must be able to reach for forklift controls, pushing deck bars, and placing/strapping airbags/straps/cardboard. Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of forklift, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel, buttons on lift gates, etc. * Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands to use handles to get in and out of the forklift, holding tablet, using pallet jacks or hand trucks, controlling and pushing the buttons on the forklift, holding the steering wheel, securing straps, cardboard, airbags, etc. * paying attention to surroundings, including cross-dock traffic, forklift inspections, freight, gates, etc. * long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in cross-dock traffic and for safety * Auditory and visual processing to inspect forklifts, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other cross-dock traffic and speaking with other dock workers. Must be able to see and read bills of lading, tablets for yard management systems, and read printed materials. Other) Must be able to work a variety of times and shifts in order to meet customer pick up and delivery schedules. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employees will be exposed to various work environments which may include working with or around others while loading and unloading, working in an enclosed vehicle while driving, loading and unloading in an enclosed trailer, exposure to all weather conditions, noise levels that vary from quiet to loud and with lighting conditions that could be extremely bright or low light. Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday, Working Shift: Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting. As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive: * 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 company annual discretionary match opportunity * Life Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians * Training and growth opportunities to build a career * 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, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s). If you have questions regarding this posting or require assistance with the application process, please click here for contact information.