Dockworker: Safe Loading, On-the-Job Training & Growth

One Dollar For Life; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Disability insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth

Promote from within

National opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to load and unload freight using forklifts and manual methods, ensuring correct placement on trucks. Safety and proper securing of cargo are essential to uphold reliable deliveries.

The role requires a high school degree, knowledge of freight handling, and the ability to read shipping labels. You must be available for varied shifts and to operate a handheld tablet with the dock yard system.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Familiar with freight movement forms and process documentation.
• Ability to operate a dock yard management system and handheld tablet.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklift or manually per DOT guidelines.
• Transport freight across service center while safely handling materials.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and airbags.
• Read shipping labels and complete standard freight forms when needed.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness in delivering goods to trucks.

Skills

Safe lifting procedures

Freight handling knowledge

Reading shipping labels

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to load and unload freight using forklifts and manual methods, ensuring correct placement on trucks. Safety and proper securing of cargo are essential to uphold reliable deliveries.

The role requires a high school degree, knowledge of freight handling, and the ability to read shipping labels. You must be available for varied shifts and to operate a handheld tablet with the dock yard system.