Dock & Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Freight Loading

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Milton (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training and growth

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring that the correct items are placed on the right trucks while prioritizing safety.

You will use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling, securely fastening freight with straps and airbags. Reading labels and understanding freight movement forms are essential for accurate deliveries and service center operations.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 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 forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders and freight bills.
• Ability to utilize dock yard management system for monitoring 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.
• Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
• Transport self and/or freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Complete forms used in freight movement such as shipping orders and freight bills.
• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading shipping labels

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring that the correct items are placed on the right trucks while prioritizing safety.

You will use forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling, securely fastening freight with straps and airbags. Reading labels and understanding freight movement forms are essential for accurate deliveries and service center operations.