What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Intern position at Old Dominion Freight?
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.
To learn OD operations and culture while learning safe and effective ways to load and unload freight and complete several projects throughout the internship, eventually “filling-in” for the operations supervisor during the last few weeks of the program
Primary Responsibilities
Learn dock operations by shadowing team members and various supervisors and managers at the location
Learn to effectively and safely operate a forklift
Assist in securing freight inside trailers, learning appropriate tools and supplies
Participate in monitoring the daily safety of each employee
Learn and participate in evaluating and teaching safe lifting techniques
Learn proper loading and unloading techniques and ensure compliance
Learn the service center operations and make suggestions for improvements
Learn DOT and OSHA regulations and ensure compliance
Learn to effectively use computer / internal freight monitoring systems
Develop an understanding of various forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage / damage movement reports and exception forms
Successfully complete projects as assigned
Job Qualifications
Education :
- High school diploma or equivalent, currently attending college
Experience :
Willingness to learn operations and complete assigned projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
Working Days :
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,
Working Shift : AM / 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).
Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.
