Dock Specialist: Safe Freight Loader & Unloader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker in California to safely load and unload freight using forklifts and manual methods. You will ensure correct item placement on trucks, secure loads, and support yard operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timeliness in delivering customer freight. The position requires high school level education, familiarity with freight forms, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience with safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Familiarity with freight forms and dock yard management systems.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift or manually in line with DOT guidelines.
• Use various loading techniques such as tight loading or cross loading.
• Move around the service center, monitor freight locations, and ensure proper securing of loads.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers and maintain quality loading for on-time deliveries.

Skills

Loading techniques

Forklift operation

Reading shipping labels

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker in California to safely load and unload freight using forklifts and manual methods. You will ensure correct item placement on trucks, secure loads, and support yard operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timeliness in delivering customer freight. The position requires high school level education, familiarity with freight forms, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.