Freight Dock Specialist

Old Dominion Freight Line; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and Dental

Short/Long term disability

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line in Baton Rouge seeks a dock worker to load/unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and secure cargo for transport. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in paperwork, and timely handling to ensure on-time deliveries.

Candidates should be able to read shipping labels, use the yard management system, and work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced service center environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Familiarity with freight forms such as shipping orders and manifests.
• Ability to operate a dock yard management system and handheld tablets.
• Availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or manually.
• Secure freight inside trailers with straps, airbags, and cardboard.
• Monitor freight locations using the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms as needed.
• Assist with proper stacking, wrapping, and rewrapping of freight.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and ensure delivery reliability.
• Follow DOT guidelines and safety procedures during loading/unloading.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading freight

Safety compliance

Reading shipping docs

Warehouse procedures

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Tablet computer

Pallet jack

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line in Baton Rouge seeks a dock worker to load/unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and secure cargo for transport. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in paperwork, and timely handling to ensure on-time deliveries.

Candidates should be able to read shipping labels, use the yard management system, and work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced service center environment.