Forklift Dock Worker — Safe Loading & Growth

Old Dominion Freight Line; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits including a Zero

Vision & Dental

Short/Long Term Disability

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring correct items are placed on trucks and secured for transport. Safety is critical as you operate forklifts and assist with securing loads.

You will read labels, complete shipping paperwork, and monitor freight movement through the dock yard system, while meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules with a team-driven, safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must know safe and efficient lifting and transport procedures.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms and shipping labels.
• Ability to read manifests and bills of lading.
• Comfort using yard management software and handheld devices.
• Must be available to meet pickup/delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload freight on trailers with forklift or manually.
• Transport freight within the service center per DOT guidelines.
• Use yard management system to track shipment locations.
• Read shipping labels and complete shipping documents.
• Ensure freight is secured and properly loaded.
• Maintain safety and quality during loading operations.
• This role requires flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe lifting procedures

Freight handling

Reading shipping labels

Documentation knowledge

Team oriented

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring correct items are placed on trucks and secured for transport. Safety is critical as you operate forklifts and assist with securing loads.

You will read labels, complete shipping paperwork, and monitor freight movement through the dock yard system, while meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules with a team-driven, safety-first mindset.