Dock & Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Freight Loader

Old Dominion Freight Line; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & growth opportunities

Promote from within

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to ensure safe loading and unloading of freight and support warehouse operations. You will work with forklifts and manual handling, ensuring proper securing of cargo and timely deliveries across service centers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability in meeting customer schedules. OD offers an inclusive culture and opportunities for growth within a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• 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 ability to complete, forms used in freight movement such as shipping orders and freight bills.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.

Responsibilities

• 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 freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Read shipping labels and complete related freight movement forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and ropes.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to ensure safe loading and unloading of freight and support warehouse operations. You will work with forklifts and manual handling, ensuring proper securing of cargo and timely deliveries across service centers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability in meeting customer schedules. OD offers an inclusive culture and opportunities for growth within a nationwide network.