Forklift Operator & Dock Loader – Fast-Paced Logistics

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to support loading and unloading freight, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate handling and safety.

You will work in a fast-paced service center, reading labels, using dock yard management systems, and coordinating with center staff to meet delivery schedules while upholding OD's promises and team culture.

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
• Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
• Familiarity with, and in some cases ability, to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.
• Must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must have the ability to properly operate hand held tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Familiarity with, and in some cases ability, to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.

Skills

Safe lifting procedures

Freight handling knowledge

Dock yard management system

Shipping label interpretation

Handheld tablet operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to support loading and unloading freight, operate forklifts, and ensure accurate handling and safety.

You will work in a fast-paced service center, reading labels, using dock yard management systems, and coordinating with center staff to meet delivery schedules while upholding OD's promises and team culture.