Dock & Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced, Growth-Driven Team

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and

Wellness Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Family Atmosphere

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts or manual methods while following DOT guidelines. Safety and accurate handling are essential to protect cargo and ensure on-time deliveries.

The Dockworker will secure freight, read labels, and help maintain warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment. OD offers a family-oriented culture with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience: 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 dock yard management system permitting consistent monitoring of 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 continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms (shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, exception forms).
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts or manual methods while following DOT guidelines. Safety and accurate handling are essential to protect cargo and ensure on-time deliveries.

The Dockworker will secure freight, read labels, and help maintain warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment. OD offers a family-oriented culture with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.