Dock & Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced & Safety-Driven

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and…

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to support loading and unloading freight with safety and efficiency. You will operate forklifts and manual equipment, ensure proper securing of cargo, and help maintain accurate shipment handling across our service centers.

Join a team that values reliability and teamwork, with an emphasis on safety, adherence to DOT guidelines, and contribution to on-time deliveries in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

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, 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.
• Must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must have the ability to properly operate hand held tablet when needed

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.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Shipping forms handling

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to support loading and unloading freight with safety and efficiency. You will operate forklifts and manual equipment, ensure proper securing of cargo, and help maintain accurate shipment handling across our service centers.

Join a team that values reliability and teamwork, with an emphasis on safety, adherence to DOT guidelines, and contribution to on-time deliveries in a fast-paced warehouse environment.