Dock Worker: Freight Loader & Trailer Specialist

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers/Tech

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. seeks a dockworker in Garland, TX to load and unload freight safely and efficiently. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, secure cargo, and use yard systems to track shipments.

The role supports on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction while adhering to safety rules. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of loading techniques, shipping forms, and DOT guidelines.

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 forms used in freight movement such as shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, and exception forms.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system for monitoring shipment locations.
• Must be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually per DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
• Transport self and freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Monitor freight locations with the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Complete freight movement forms (shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, reports).
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and other supplies.
• Meet customer pickup and delivery schedules; work fast-paced and deadline oriented.

Skills

Lifting procedures

Loading techniques

Dock Yard Management System

Reading shipping labels

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. seeks a dockworker in Garland, TX to load and unload freight safely and efficiently. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, secure cargo, and use yard systems to track shipments.

The role supports on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction while adhering to safety rules. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of loading techniques, shipping forms, and DOT guidelines.