Dock & Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Logistics

One Dollar For Life; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to reliably load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure correct items are placed on the right trailers.

Safety is emphasized as you secure freight with airbags, straps, and other materials, while maintaining DOT-compliant procedures and efficient movement through the service center. As part of the OD Family, you will read shipping labels, document movements, and support warehouse operations with a focus

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 in some cases ability, to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.

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/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and complete forms used in freight movement as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers using straps, airbags and cardboard.
• Ensure the quality loading of all trailers and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Safe lifting

Freight handling

Reading labels

Forklift operation

Tablet use

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dock Yard System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to reliably load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure correct items are placed on the right trailers.

Safety is emphasized as you secure freight with airbags, straps, and other materials, while maintaining DOT-compliant procedures and efficient movement through the service center. As part of the OD Family, you will read shipping labels, document movements, and support warehouse operations with a focus