Dockworker & Forklift Pro: Fast-Paced, Safe Loading

One Dollar For Life; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

401k plan with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring items go to the correct trucks. Safety is critical; employees use forklifts and manual methods to handle materials and secure cargo for transit.

The role supports overall warehouse operations, with a focus on accurate, on-time deliveries and adherence to DOT guidelines in a fast-paced service center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have working knowledge of safe lifting and transporting procedures.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms (shipping orders, manifests, bills, reports).
• Ability to operate the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklift, pallet jack, or manually per DOT guidelines.
• Transport freight around the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and other equipment.
• Ensure quality loading of all trailers and accurate deliveries.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with service center staff.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring items go to the correct trucks. Safety is critical; employees use forklifts and manual methods to handle materials and secure cargo for transit.

The role supports overall warehouse operations, with a focus on accurate, on-time deliveries and adherence to DOT guidelines in a fast-paced service center.