Dock & Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Freight Loader

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Life Insurance

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker in North Dakota to load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and secure cargo, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries.

You will work in a fast-paced service center, reading shipping labels, and maintaining trailer security while following DOT guidelines and safety practices.

OD offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a family-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and interpret shipping labels.
• Ability to operate or learn forklift and dock equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in DOT-compliant ways.
• Apply appropriate loading techniques to maximize space and safety.
• Transport staff and freight around the service center on various surfaces.
• Monitor freight locations using the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and related freight documents.
• Complete forms such as shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, and exception reports.
• Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as required.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, or rope.
• Maintain high standards of loading quality for all trailers.
• Collaborate with service center personnel to meet deadlines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker in North Dakota to load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and secure cargo, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries.

You will work in a fast-paced service center, reading shipping labels, and maintaining trailer security while following DOT guidelines and safety practices.

OD offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a family-driven culture.