Dock Loader & Unloader - Fast-Paced LTL Carrier

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k with company match

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated dockworker in Oakland, CA to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring correct items are placed on trucks.

Safety is paramount, with forklift use and proper securing of freight to prevent damage during transport. Responsibilities include handling pallets, straps, and freight bills, while following DOT guidelines and maintaining high accuracy in shipments.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Experience: Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
• Availability: Must be available to work all times to meet schedules.
• Ability: Must be able to operate handheld 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 throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms such as shipping orders, manifests, freight bills and reports.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets and straps.

Skills

Safe lifting

Freight handling

Freight forms

Dock Yard System

Availability for all shifts

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated dockworker in Oakland, CA to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring correct items are placed on trucks.

Safety is paramount, with forklift use and proper securing of freight to prevent damage during transport. Responsibilities include handling pallets, straps, and freight bills, while following DOT guidelines and maintaining high accuracy in shipments.