Dock & Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Logistics Pro

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (OD) is a premier LTL carrier with a rich 90-year heritage and a family culture. We are seeking a dedicated Dockworker to join the OD family and support loading, unloading, and securing freight at our service center.

You will operate forklifts, read manifests, and use our yard management system to track shipments while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

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 consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• 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.
• 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

Loading/unloading freight

DOT guidelines

Reading shipping labels

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Pallet jack

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (OD) is a premier LTL carrier with a rich 90-year heritage and a family culture. We are seeking a dedicated Dockworker to join the OD family and support loading, unloading, and securing freight at our service center.

You will operate forklifts, read manifests, and use our yard management system to track shipments while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.