Dock & Forklift Operator - Growth & Benefits

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

401k Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & growth opportunities

Promote from within

National career opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in Wisconsin is hiring a Dockworker to safely load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and ensure correct placement on trucks. You will support warehouse operations and contribute to on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school degree or equivalent, ability to read shipping labels, and willingness to follow DOT guidelines. Strong teamwork, safety focus, and reliability are essential; training and benefits are provided.

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.
• 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

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Forklift operation

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in Wisconsin is hiring a Dockworker to safely load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and ensure correct placement on trucks. You will support warehouse operations and contribute to on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school degree or equivalent, ability to read shipping labels, and willingness to follow DOT guidelines. Strong teamwork, safety focus, and reliability are essential; training and benefits are provided.