Freight Dock Pro: Forklift & Load Specialist

One Dollar For Life; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; 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, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to safely load and unload freight and support warehouse operations. The role emphasizes accuracy in freight handling and on-time deliveries within a team-focused OD culture.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, safety commitment, and the ability to operate forklifts, read shipping labels, and use yard management systems. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with safe lifting and transporting procedures.
• Knowledge of loading techniques such as tight or cross-loading.
• Familiarity with freight paperwork (shipping orders, bills, manifests).
• Ability to monitor shipment locations using the dock yard management system.
• Must be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Able to operate a handheld tablet when needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift or manually per DOT guidelines.
• Transport self and freight throughout the service center.
• Monitor freight locations with the yard management system.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and forms used in freight movement.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Ensure quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, etc.
• Maintain frequent contact with service center staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Loading techniques

Paperwork familiarity

English literacy

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to safely load and unload freight and support warehouse operations. The role emphasizes accuracy in freight handling and on-time deliveries within a team-focused OD culture.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, safety commitment, and the ability to operate forklifts, read shipping labels, and use yard management systems. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for growth.