Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Part Time

Old Dominion Freight Line • Fort Smith, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe and efficient freight handling at a service center. The role involves loading and unloading freight, using forklifts and other handling methods, ensuring shipments are accurately placed on the correct trucks, and securing freight to prevent damage. The work contributes to reliable, on-time customer deliveries and requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. Employees must be available to support customer pickup and delivery schedules and may work a variety of times and shifts. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work may take place in enclosed vehicles and trailers and in varying weather, lighting, noise, and temperature conditions.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
• Working knowledge of procedures relating to freight transportation.
• Knowledge of loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading.
• Familiarity with freight movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them.
• Ability to use the dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations.
• Availability to work as needed to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules, including a variety of times and shifts.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and frequently lifting or handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Apply loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
• Transport themselves and/or freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations as shipments move through the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, when required, complete freight movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed.
• Ensure trailers are loaded properly and freight is secured using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, rope, airbags, and cardboard.
• Perform all other assigned duties and tasks.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage (listed for full-time employees and their families).
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities to advance through the company's promote-from-within philosophy.
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED