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FT Dockworker - Columbus, OH

Saia Columbus, OH

Full Time and Part Time opportunities available! Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about. Job Summary Saia is currently looking for dockworkers to join our team. Our dockworkers will efficiently sort, handle and load freight into and unload it from over the road equipment, containers and city trailers using a sit down forklift. In some instances, our dockworkers will also perform the job duties of a hostler, moving trailers throughout our yard. Job Responsibilities Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines Read and interpret shipping labels Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary Secure freight inside the trailer using the provided and appropriate dunnage Other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications Freight handling experience Forklift certification Hazmat training Previous freight dock or warehouse experience helpful Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.50 per hour, based on experience Benefits At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed. Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further. Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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PT Dockworker - Columbus, OH

Saia Columbus, OH

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about. Position Summary Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight. Major Tasks and Responsibilities Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations. Operates dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly, including maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage. Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed. Verifies shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for both loading and unloading trailers. Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments. Logs, reports, and processes any shortages and damages to freight. Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience. Forklift certification or hazmat training. Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights. Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.50 per hour, based on experience Benefits At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed. Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further. Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Dockworker

Fedex Columbus, IN

**Job Description**: As a Dockworker at FedEx, your primary responsibility will be managing the loading and unloading of freight from trucks, sorting items, and ensuring that shipments are handled correctly. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will need to operate machinery, such as forklifts, to move freight safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience with dock work, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety protocols. This position is essential to ensuring that freight is processed accurately and on time.

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Dockworker/Forklift Operator (Night Shift)

Old Dominion Columbus, OH

Old Dominion - JobID: R-2024-28807 [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at Old Dominion, you'll: Operate forklift to move materials within warehouse; Load and unload trucks with shipments; Maintain accurate inventory records; Follow safety procedures to prevent accidents; Assist with general warehouse duties as needed; Communicate effectively with team members...Hiring Immediately >>

Dockworker/Forklift Operator (Night Shift)

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Columbus, OH

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. At Old Dominion 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. 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 team driven. As a critical part of our team, you will help uphold our promise of delivering customer freight accurately and on time, contributing to the success of our OD Family culture. Job Summary 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. Primary Responsibilities 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. This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks assigned. Job Qualifications Education: High school degree or equivalent Experience: 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. 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 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. (Standing) Must be able to remain standing for a 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. This could involve for example moving 100lb containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks or platforms over 4 feet high, balancing 300 lb. drums on their rims and rolling them into positions, rolling and lifting tires, or stowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 lbs. each. (Pushing/Pulling) Must be able to perform frequent pulling and pushing of freight with or without the help of freight pulling equipment up to 100lbs. Must also be able to push and pull forklift blades, forklift gas tanks, deck bars, and other freight related items. (Hearing/Speaking) Must be able to see parts in and on the forklift mechanical equipment for pre and post inspections. Must be able to hearing the horns of other forklifts and shouted instructions and warnings. (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level. Must be able to reach for forklift controls, pushing deck bars, and placing/strapping airbags/straps/cardboard. Must be able to reach while sweeping work areas clean of debris. (Lifting) Must be able to frequently lift and handle objects weighing up to 100 lbs. of varying sizes or shapes, using OSHA guidelines and lifting techniques, distances of 1 foot but usually no less than 100 feet. Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of forklift, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel, buttons on lift gates, etc. Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands to use handles to get in and out of the forklift, holding tablet, using pallet jacks or hand trucks, controlling and pushing the buttons on the forklift, holding the steering wheel, securing straps, cardboard, airbags, etc. Must be able to pinch fingers on the right, left or both hands to shrink wrap, secure and unsecure straps, utilize clip boards, utilize tablets, etc. Must be able to use cognitive skills for: 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 Auditory and visual processing to inspect forklifts, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other cross-dock traffic and speaking with other dock workers. Must be able to see and read bills of lading, tablets for yard management systems, and read printed materials. Must be able to see and scan areas of work for debris and defects. (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 Work Environment The work environment described below represents those that an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employees will be exposed to various work environments which may include working with or around others while loading and unloading, working in an enclosed vehicle while driving, loading and unloading in an enclosed trailer, exposure to all weather conditions, noise levels that vary from quiet to loud and with lighting conditions that could be extremely bright or low light. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. Old Dominion freight Line, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity and/or gender express, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or may other characteristic have protected by applicable law(s). Working Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday Working Shift: PM Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting. Join the OD Family Today! As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive: Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage Short Term & Long Term Disability Flex Spending Accounts 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity Life Insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians Training and growth opportunities to build a career We prioritize our OD family of employees Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy National Career Opportunities Available at our 250+ service centers Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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Package Sorter (PT & FT shifts available)

Amazon Workforce Staffing Columbus, NE

Amazon Workforce Staffing - [Warehouse Associate / Dockworker / No Experience Required] As a Package Sorter with Amazon, you'll: Sort, scan, and stack packages on pallets; Help to get customer orders ready for delivery; Be in control of your schedule as most of the shifts are part-time (choosing shifts that work best for you); Use technology like scanners, computers, and handheld printers; Lift up to 49 pounds; Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around...Hiring Fast >>

Full-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator | 3rd Shift

Dayton Freight Columbus, OH

Overview: ** This is a Full- Time position Available Shift: 3rd Shift | Start Time: ~12:00 AM Stable and growing organization Pay beginning at $24.50 per hour Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-centered work environment Modern facilities Clean, late model equipment Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company Match Responsibilities: As a Dock Worker, you will load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner. Although DFL Dock Workers do not work inside a warehouse, you must maximize space when loading freight. Complete pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment Properly document all freight control processes Participate in Dayton Freights training and improvement programs Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual Qualifications: 18 years of age Basic math skills Fluent in English Able to pass a drug screen Legally eligible to work in the United States Benefits: Stable and growing organization Full-Time pay beginning at $24.50 per hour Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-centered work environment Modern facilities Clean, late model equipment Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company Match

Class B CDL Local Driver

Dayton Freight Columbus, OH

Overview: Full-Time pay beginning at $26.50 per hour Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours Professional, positive and people-centered work environment Local daytime work Opportunity for Class A advancement! Stable and growing organization Competitive weekly pay Quality Hours Modern facilities Clean, late model equipment Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company Match Responsibilities: Class B P&D Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers and our customers. Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized Properly document all freight control processes Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers Interact and converse with external/internal customers Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed. Participate in Dayton Freights training and improvement programs Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual Qualifications: At least 22 years of age At least 1 year of commercial driving experience Valid Class B CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operation in the past 3 years Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years Basic math skills Fluent in English Legally eligible to work in the United States Able to pass a drug screen Benefits: Stable and growing organization Competitive weekly pay Full-Time pay beginning at $26.50 per hour Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours Local daytime work Opportunity for Class A advancement Quality Hours Professional, positive and people-centered work environment Modern facilities Clean, late model equipment Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company Match

Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Dayton Freight Columbus, OH

Overview: Stable and growing organization Pay beginning at $22.85 per hour Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-centered work environment Modern facilities Clean, late model equipment 401(k) plan, Company Match Responsibilities: As a Dock Worker, you will load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner. Although DFL Dock Workers do not work inside a warehouse, you must maximize space when loading freight. Complete pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment Properly document all freight control processes Participate in Dayton Freights training and improvement programs Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual Qualifications: 18 years of age Basic math skills Fluent in English Able to pass a drug screen Legally eligible to work in the United States Benefits: Stable and growing organization Pay beginning at $22.85 per hour Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-centered work environment Modern facilities Clean, late model equipment 401(k) plan, Company Match

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CDL A Local Driver

Dayton Freight Columbus, OH

Overview: Pay is $34.40 per hour $34.40 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Work-life balance Growing company Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment & Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company match Responsibilities: P&D Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers and our customers. Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized Properly document all freight control processes Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers Interact and converse with external/internal customers Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed Participate in Dayton Freights training and improvement programs Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual Qualifications: At least 23 years of age At least 18 months of commercial driving experience Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years Basic math skills Fluent in English Legally eligible to work in the United States Able to pass a drug screen Benefits: $34.40 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Work-life balance Growing company Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment & Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company match

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