Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - AM/PM Shift

Forest View, IL · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$28k-$33kDetected 11 hours ago
OSHA

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Training and growth opportunities to build a career

Requirements

  • Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks assigned.
  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Must have working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
  • Must have working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.
  • Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as loading tight and cross loading.

Skills

  • paying attention to surroundings, including cross-dock traffic, forklift inspections, freight, gates, etc.
  • long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in cross-dock traffic and for safety
  • logic and reasoning in reading manifests, tablets, reading boxes and order numbers
  • (Other) Must be able to work a variety of times and shifts in order to meet customer pick up and delivery schedules.
  • Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates, ability to work in an environment where noise and odors may be present.
  • Attendance is a requirement
  • Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).

Compensation

  • The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting.
  • Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and state/local wage requirements.
  • 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity

Benefits

  • Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
  • Vision & Dental
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • 12 Days Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians

Company info

  • The dock worker position directly impacts the reliability of deliveries to customers.

Equal opportunity

  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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