Dock Worker​/Forklift Operator

Overview

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Old Dominion is the home for you. We value an open culture, work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment. Old Dominion is seeking individuals to join the OD Family as a Dockworker. This role is vital to ensuring the safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight, as well as supporting overall warehouse and material handling operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and be team-driven.

The dockworker must efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring the correct items are placed on the right trucks. Safety is paramount, and Dock Workers use equipment such as forklifts and manual techniques to handle materials. Proper securing of freight with airbags and cardboard, as well as using 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 loading tight or cross loading.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Complete forms used 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).
• Interact with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Performs all duties and tasks as assigned; this is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

• Education:
  
  High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures; knowledge of all aspects of freight transportation; familiarity with loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.
• Ability to complete forms utilized in freight movement (shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, exception forms).
• Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
• Must be available to work to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Standing: up to 8 hours per shift, 5–7 days per week on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Sitting: up to 8 hours per shift on a forklift.
• Walking: up to 8 hours per day on various surfaces; occasional wet or slippery conditions.
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling;
  Squatting as necessary to handle freight.
• Climbing onto and off of forklifts; moving in confined spaces.
• Handling freight up to 500 lbs with or without a dolly or cart; lifting up to 100 lbs frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling freight up to 100 lbs; operating forklift controls and related equipment.
• Hearing/Speaking: able to hear forklift horns and verbal instructions; see parts on equipment and read materials.
• Reaching: frequently reach for freight and forklift controls; reach overhead and at waist level as needed.
• Cognitive skills: attention to surroundings, safety, reading manifests and tablets; memory for inspecting areas and processes.

The work environment may include exposure to various environments, weather conditions, and noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Attendance is required. Work days and shifts may include a mix of mornings and afternoons and are subject to change based on scheduling and…