Dock Worker​/Forklift Operator Night Shift

Job Overview

Old Dominion Freight Line seeks a dedicated Dockworker to ensure safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight while supporting overall warehouse and material handling operations. The role requires a strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and teamwork to deliver freight accurately and on time.

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual techniques in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Apply loading techniques such as tight or cross loading, securing freight with airbags, straps, cardboard, and appropriate tools.
• Transport freight within the service center on non‑forgiving surfaces, using a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and various freight movement forms (shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage reports, exception forms).
• Hand‑load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary to ensure quality loading and secure placement in trailers.
• Maintain frequent communication with service center personnel, responding quickly to deadlines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and working knowledge of safe lifting, transporting procedures, and loading techniques.
• Ability to complete freight movement forms and use the dock yard management system.
• Must be available to work all shifts and meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Proficiency with handheld tablets when required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting up to 100 lbs. as described in the Physical Demands section.

• Stand up to 8 hours per shift on non‑forgiving surfaces.
• Sit on forklift up to 8 hours per shift.
• Walk up to 8 hours per day on potentially wet or slippery surfaces.
• Perform frequent squatting, bending, kneeling, and stooping to handle freight.
• Climb on and off forklifts and maneuver in confined spaces as needed.
• Load and unload trailers weighing up to 500 lbs. with or without a dolly or cart, moving containers, drums, tires, or cartons overhead.
• Push and pull freight up to 100 lbs., including forklift blades, gas tanks, deck bars, and related items.
• Obtain forklift inspections, read bills of lading, scan for debris, and perform cognitive tasks related to safety and logistics.
• Work in hot or cold climates, and in environments with noise, odors, or varying lighting conditions.

• Health benefits including a zero‑premium medical plan for employee‑only coverage.
• Vision & dental coverage.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Flex spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities with a promote‑from‑within philosophy.
• Opportunities across 260+ service centers.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.