Dock & Forklift Operator: Growth & Team-Driven

Old Dominion Freight Line; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Short/Long Term Disability

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a dedicated Dockworker to safely load and unload freight, secure loads, and assist with warehouse operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to DOT guidelines, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and handheld tablets to track shipments.

Ideal candidates will understand shipping forms, read labels accurately, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while supporting on-time deliveries across OD’s service centers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Familiarity with shipping forms and manifests.
• Ability to monitor shipment locations using dock yard software.
• Must be available to work varied shifts to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using forklifts or manually following DOT guidelines.
• Transport freight within the service center and secure items for transport.
• Monitor freight locations with the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read shipping labels and complete freight movement forms as needed.
• Ensure proper securing of freight with airbags, straps, or cardboard.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading

Shipping documents

Safety adherence

Attention to detail

Reading labels

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dock Yard Management System

Handheld tablet

Pallet jack

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a dedicated Dockworker to safely load and unload freight, secure loads, and assist with warehouse operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to DOT guidelines, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and handheld tablets to track shipments.

Ideal candidates will understand shipping forms, read labels accurately, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while supporting on-time deliveries across OD’s service centers.