Dock & Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced LTL Freight

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits including a Zero

401k Retirement plan with company/educ

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated dockworker in Colorado to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts and manual methods while following DOT guidelines. You will secure freight, read shipping labels, and support yard operations to ensure on-time deliveries.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a fast-paced service center. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of freight procedures, forms, and dock yard

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Safe and efficient lifting and freight handling procedures.
• Familiarity with dock yard management system and freight movement forms.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklift, pallet jack or manually per DOT guidelines.
• Use various loading techniques and ensure proper securing of freight.
• Read shipping labels and complete associated freight forms as needed.
• MonITOR location via dock yard management system and coordinate with service center staff.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight and insure quality loading of trailers.

Skills

Safety procedures

Freight handling

Reading shipping labels

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Forklift operation

Handheld tablet usage

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated dockworker in Colorado to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts and manual methods while following DOT guidelines. You will secure freight, read shipping labels, and support yard operations to ensure on-time deliveries.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a fast-paced service center. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of freight procedures, forms, and dock yard