Forklift Operator & Dock Loader — Join Our Team

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring accuracy and safety. You will operate forklifts, handle pallets, and secure loads for trailers, while following DOT guidelines and dock yard processes.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards to support on-time customer deliveries across our OD family network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading procedures.
• Familiarity with freight paperwork and shipping labels.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload freight on trailers using forklift or manual methods in compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Transport freight within the service center and monitor locations via the yard system.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and airbags.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading techniques

Safety compliance

Shipping documents

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Pallet jack

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is hiring a Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring accuracy and safety. You will operate forklifts, handle pallets, and secure loads for trailers, while following DOT guidelines and dock yard processes.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards to support on-time customer deliveries across our OD family network.