Dock & Forklift Operator — Growth, Benefits & Team

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to safely load and unload freight, using forklifts and manual methods.

The role focuses on securing loads and ensuring correct items are placed on trucks, contributing to reliable deliveries and OD’s customer commitments. The Dockworker performs material handling, reads shipping labels, and adheres to state and federal DOT guidelines in a fast-paced service center environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of freight transportation procedures.
• Must know loading techniques such as tight and cross loading.
• Familiarity with forms used in freight movement (shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, reports).
• Able to monitor shipment locations via dock yard management system.
• Must be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must operate handheld tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklifts or manually, following DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques like tight or cross loading.
• Transport staff and freight around the service center.
• Monitor locations with the yard management system.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and forms.
• Secure freight with pallets, straps, and airbags as needed.
• Ensure quality loading of all trailers.
• Work with service center personnel in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading shipping labels

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Dock Yard Management System

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to safely load and unload freight, using forklifts and manual methods.

The role focuses on securing loads and ensuring correct items are placed on trucks, contributing to reliable deliveries and OD’s customer commitments. The Dockworker performs material handling, reads shipping labels, and adheres to state and federal DOT guidelines in a fast-paced service center environment.