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EPIC PIPING, LLC

Warehouse Worker

Baton Rouge, LA

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A WAREHOUSE WORKER I: * At least 1 year of relevant work experience. * May ... Move stock or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery ...

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How much do loading dock worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading dock worker in Louisiana is $17.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $20.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a loading dock worker?

Loading dock workers are responsible for loading and unloading goods from trucks, trailers, or shipping containers at warehouses or distribution centers. They handle the movement and organization of shipments, verify incoming and outgoing products, and ensure items are safely and correctly stored or dispatched. This role often involves the use of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, and requires attention to safety procedures to prevent accidents or damage. Loading dock workers play a crucial part in maintaining efficient warehouse operations and timely distribution of goods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a loading dock worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Loading Dock Worker, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with forklifts, pallet jacks, and inventory management systems is typically required, and OSHA safety certification is highly valued. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient handling of goods and smooth warehouse operations.

What are some common challenges faced by loading dock workers and how can they be overcome?

Loading Dock Workers often encounter challenges such as working in fast-paced environments, managing heavy or awkward loads, and maintaining safety standards during busy shipping and receiving periods. To overcome these, it's important to follow proper lifting techniques, communicate clearly with team members, and stay organized to prevent errors or accidents. Many employers provide regular safety training and encourage teamwork, which helps workers stay efficient and reduces the risk of injury.

What is the difference between Loading Dock Worker vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectLoading Dock WorkerWarehouse Associate
CredentialsNone typically required, may need forklift certificationNone typically required, may need forklift certification
Work EnvironmentLoading docks, shipping/receiving areasWarehouse floors, storage areas
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, shipping, manufacturingWarehousing, distribution, retail logistics
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both Loading Dock Workers and Warehouse Associates work in logistics environments, Loading Dock Workers primarily focus on loading and unloading shipments at docks, whereas Warehouse Associates handle broader warehouse tasks like inventory management and order picking. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in similar settings, but their specific duties differ.

How hard is it to become a loading dock worker?

Becoming a loading dock worker typically requires minimal formal education, often a high school diploma or equivalent, and physical stamina for lifting and standing for long periods. Many positions do not require specialized certifications, but familiarity with warehouse equipment like forklifts can be beneficial. On-the-job training is common, and prior experience with manual labor or logistics can improve job prospects.

What cities in Louisiana are hiring for Loading Dock Worker jobs?

Cities in Louisiana with the most Loading Dock Worker job openings:

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Infographic showing various Loading Dock Worker job openings in Louisiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,414 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time/Evenings

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Old Dominion Freight Line rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 163 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 64 rated delivery companies

Job description

At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight-we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD.
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.
Working Days:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday
Working Shift:
Shift and hours to be determined.
Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines 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
  • Vision & Dental
  • 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 260+ 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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About Old Dominion Freight

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Old Dominion Freight Line, often referred to as Old Dominion or ODFL, is based out of Thomasville, North Carolina, in the United States and operates within the industry of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier services. Their services include regional, super-regional, and intrastate domestic shipping, assembly and distribution, container delivery, truckload brokerage, supply chain consulting, and expedited freight delivery. Established in 1934, Old Dominion has grown from a single truck running a 94-mile route in Virginia to a leading national LTL carrier with over 235 service centres.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Thomasville, NC, US

Year founded

1934

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