Forklift Operator & Dock Worker—Growth & Benefits

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Lockwood (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits (zero premium)

Vision & Dental

Disability Insurance

FSA

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in the United States seeks a dedicated Dockworker to support loading and unloading freight with safety and efficiency.

You will operate forklifts, read shipping labels, and follow DOT guidelines to ensure accurate deliveries and high service standards. As part of the OD Family, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment, uphold our safety policies, and contribute to on-time performance.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 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 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-paced and deadline oriented.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Freight handling

Reading shipping labels

Documentation forms

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. in the United States seeks a dedicated Dockworker to support loading and unloading freight with safety and efficiency.

You will operate forklifts, read shipping labels, and follow DOT guidelines to ensure accurate deliveries and high service standards. As part of the OD Family, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment, uphold our safety policies, and contribute to on-time performance.