Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Team Role

One Dollar For Life; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

Short/Long Term Disability

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and growth opportunities

Promote from within

National career opportunities

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight and support warehouse operations. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, read shipping labels, and ensure safe, timely deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, proper securing of loads, and adherence to DOT guidelines. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential to uphold OD's promise of dependable service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with forms used in freight movement (shipping orders, manifests, freight bills).
• Must be able to operate a dock yard management system and monitor shipment locations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or manually per DOT guidelines.
• Transport self and freight across service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to track freight locations.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and related freight forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as needed.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, or rope.
• Collaborate with service center personnel to meet deadlines.

Skills

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Dock Yard Management System

Handheld tablet

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Dockworker to efficiently load and unload freight and support warehouse operations. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, read shipping labels, and ensure safe, timely deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, proper securing of loads, and adherence to DOT guidelines. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential to uphold OD's promise of dependable service.