Dock & Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Freight Pros

One Dollar For Life; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual methods while following DOT guidelines.

You will secure cargo with straps and airbags and monitor shipments via the yard management system to ensure accurate deliveries. The role demands attention to safety, the ability to read shipping labels, and basic computer/tablet use.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience with safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Familiarity with freight forms and shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklift or pallet jack.
• Follow DOT guidelines to ensure safety and compliance.
• Secure freight inside trailers with straps and airbags.
• Monitor freight locations with the Yard Management System.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safe material handling

Pack and strap freight

Reading shipping labels

Use of handheld tablet

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Pallet jack

Forklift

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual methods while following DOT guidelines.

You will secure cargo with straps and airbags and monitor shipments via the yard management system to ensure accurate deliveries. The role demands attention to safety, the ability to read shipping labels, and basic computer/tablet use.