Dock Worker​/Forklift Operator -Part Time

Overview

Old Dominion Freight Line is looking for a dedicated and detail‑oriented 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 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 the 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 in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• 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 for consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through various terminals.
• Availability to work at all times to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• (Standing) Stand up to 8 hours per shift, 5–7 days per week on non‑forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal that may be wet or slippery.
• (Sitting) Sit on a forklift up to 8 hours per shift, 5–7 days per week.
• (Moving/Walking) Walk up to 8 hours a day on non‑forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal, sometimes wet and slippery.
• (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Perform frequent squatting to handle, position, and secure freight.
• (Climbing) Get onto and off of the forklift many times throughout the day; climb and move easily in small spaces to adjust freight.
• (Moving Materials) Load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 500 lbs., with or without a dolly or cart. Move 100‑lb containers to and from floor level, stacks or platforms over 4 feet high, balance 300‑lb drums on their rims, roll and lift tires, and stow cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 lbs. each.
• (Pushing/Pulling) Frequently pull or push freight with or without freight pulling equipment up to 100 lbs.; also push and pull forklift blades, forklift gas tanks, deck bars, and other related items.
• (Hearing/Speaking) Perform auditory tasks such as hearing forklift horns and shouted instructions and warnings; visually inspect forklift mechanical equipment for pre‑ and post‑inspection.
• (Reaching) Frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level; reach for forklift controls, push deck bars, and place/strap airbags/straps/cardboard; sweep work areas clean of debris.
• (Lifting) Frequently lift and handle objects weighing up to 100…