Dock Worker​/Forklift Operator - Part Time​/PM Shift

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your promises? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work‑life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you.

The dockworker must efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring that the correct items are placed on the right trucks. Safety is paramount, and dock workers use equipment like forklifts and manual techniques to handle materials. Proper securing of freight with airbags, cardboard, and straps is crucial to prevent damage during transport. The dock worker position directly impacts the reliability of deliveries to customers.

• 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 tight loading 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.
• Ensure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
• Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel; work fast‑paced and deadline oriented.
• Perform all duties and tasks assigned; this list is not all‑inclusive.

• Education:
  
  High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures. Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as tight and cross loading.
• 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.
• Ability to utilize the dock yard management system to consistently monitor shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.
• Must be available for work at all times to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must have the ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Standing:
  Able to stand up to 8 hours/shift, 5‑7 days per week on non‑forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal that are sometimes wet and slippery.
• Sitting:
  Able to sit on a forklift up to 8 hours/shift 5‑7 days per week.
• Walking:
  Able to walk up to 8 hours a day on non‑forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal, sometimes wet and slippery.
• Bending/Kneeling/Squatting:
  Able to perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight.
• Climbing:
  Able to get onto and off of the forklift many times throughout the day; able to move easily in small spaces.
• Moving Materials:
  Able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 500 lbs., with or without a dolly or cart.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of freight with or without help of equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Hearing/Speaking:
  Able to hear horns of forklifts and shouted instructions and warnings.
• Reaching:
  Able to reach for freight at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level; able to reach for forklift controls, straps, airbags, cardboard.
• Lifting:
  Able to frequently lift and handle objects weighing up to 100 lbs., using OSHA guidelines and lifting techniques; able to lift over distances of up to 100 feet.
• Cognitive:
  Able to pay attention to surroundings, perform inspections, remember manifests, read labels.
• Other:
  Able to work a variety of times and shifts; work in hot or cold climates; work in environments with noise and odors; attendance is a…