Forklift Dock Operator: Fast-Paced & Safety-Driven

One Dollar For Life; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion in the United States is seeking a dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual methods while following DOT guidelines. Safety is paramount and accurate handling ensures on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.

You will secure cargo with airbags, straps, and rope, read shipping labels, use the dock yard management system, and communicate with service-center staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Must have working knowledge of safe lifting and transporting procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of freight transportation procedures.
• Knowledge of loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system for shipment tracking.
• Must be available for work to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to operate handheld tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually following DOT guidelines.
• Transport freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and forms used in freight movement.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, rope.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Commitment to safety

Team player

English literacy

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Old Dominion in the United States is seeking a dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual methods while following DOT guidelines. Safety is paramount and accurate handling ensures on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.

You will secure cargo with airbags, straps, and rope, read shipping labels, use the dock yard management system, and communicate with service-center staff in a fast-paced environment.