Dock & Forklift Operator — Safe Loads, On-Time Deliveries

One Dollar For Life; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Short/Long Term Disability

401k Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensure correct placement on trailers, and uphold safety standards using forklifts and pallet jacks.

You will follow state and federal DOT guidelines and coordinate with service center staff to keep shipments on schedule. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with forklift operation, material handling, and the use of a dock yard management system.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience in safe lifting and freight procedures.
• Knowledge of loading techniques (tight/cross) and related freight forms.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet and use dock yard systems.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklift, pallet jack or manual methods in line with DOT guidelines.
• Transport self and freight around the service center.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps or airbags.
• Ensure quality loading of all trailers and maintain safety standards.

Skills

DOT knowledge

Safety compliance

Teamwork

English reading/writing

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensure correct placement on trailers, and uphold safety standards using forklifts and pallet jacks.

You will follow state and federal DOT guidelines and coordinate with service center staff to keep shipments on schedule. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with forklift operation, material handling, and the use of a dock yard management system.