Freight Dock Technician (Full-Time)

Old Dominion Freight Line; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line seeks a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring items go on the correct trucks with safety as a priority. The role uses forklifts and manual handling, requiring reading labels and securing cargo for transport.

As part of the OD Family, you will support warehouse operations, follow DOT guidelines, and help deliver customer freight accurately and on time, contributing to our strong team culture and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• 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 forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders and freight bills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Transport freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and complete freight movement forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets and straps.
• Frequent contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Safe lifting procedures

Freight handling knowledge

Reading shipping labels

Lifting and handling weights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line seeks a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring items go on the correct trucks with safety as a priority. The role uses forklifts and manual handling, requiring reading labels and securing cargo for transport.

As part of the OD Family, you will support warehouse operations, follow DOT guidelines, and help deliver customer freight accurately and on time, contributing to our strong team culture and on-time performance.