Evening Dockworker: Safe Loading & Freight Handling

Old Dominion Freight Line; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Growth

Promote from within

OD family

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line in Bethlehem, PA, is hiring a Dockworker to load and unload freight, secure cargo, and support warehouse operations. The role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities include reading labels, using the Dock Yard Management System, and assisting with shipping documents to ensure on-time deliveries. This position is full-time and on-site with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Knowledge of DOT safety guidelines.
• Experience with shipping documents.
• Willingness to work varied shifts.
• English literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using various equipment.
• Transport freight within service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Monitor freight locations with Dock Yard Management System.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as needed.
• Secure freight using straps and other tools.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced environment.

Skills

Safe lifting

Freight procedures

Loading techniques

Dock Yard System

Shipping documents

Tablet operation

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line in Bethlehem, PA, is hiring a Dockworker to load and unload freight, secure cargo, and support warehouse operations. The role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities include reading labels, using the Dock Yard Management System, and assisting with shipping documents to ensure on-time deliveries. This position is full-time and on-site with a focus on reliability and efficiency.