Dock Worker​/Forklift Operator - Full Time

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.

We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success.

We are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the OD Family as a Dockworker.

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 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 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.
• Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast‑pace and deadline oriented.

• 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 loading 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 permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.
• Must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Must have the ability to properly operate hand held tablet when needed.

• Standing:
  Must be able to remain standing for 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:
  Must be able to sit on a forklift up to 8 hours/shift 5‑7 days per week.
• Moving/walking:
  Must be able to walk up to 8 hours a day on non‑forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on wet and slippery surfaces.
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling:
  Must be able to perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight.
• Climbing:
  Must be able to get onto and off of the forklift many times throughout the day, must be able to climb about and move about easily in small spaces to adjust freight.
• Moving Materials:
  Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 500 lbs., with or without a dolly or cart.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Must be able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of freight with or without the help of freight pulling equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Hearing/Speaking:
  Must be able to see parts in and on the forklift mechanical equipment for pre and post inspections and be able to hear the horns of other forklifts and shouted instructions and warnings.
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