Local Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator Job –
Your Next Part-Time Step in Merced
Primary Details
- This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Warehousing And Logistics space in Merced.
- Position: Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator (Part-Time, based in Merced)
- Hiring Organization: Estes Express Lines
- Status: New part-time opening (actively interviewing in Merced).
- Based in: Merced, CA (a central Merced location)
- Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package.
- Experience: Entry-level friendly, with training in Merced.
- Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Merced.
- Compensation (Part-Time): $21-$25/Hour (approx. $27.5k/Year)
- This part-time role in Merced is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Estes Express Lines part-time team in Merced, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Merced, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.
Move the Freight that Moves America
About Estes Express Lines
Estes Express Lines is the largest privately owned freight transportation company in North America, dedicated to providing premier LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping solutions. The Part-Time Dock Worker is the backbone of our terminal network, ensuring heavy commercial goods are transloaded quickly and safely. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with Estes, you are joining a family-owned environment focused on safety, hard work, and operational pride.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking physically strong, detail-oriented, and highly reliable individuals to join our cross-dock operations team. As a Part-Time Dock Worker and Forklift Operator, you will physically load and unload trailers, secure heavy freight, and scan barcodes. You will serve as the operational engine, delivering the signature reliability that sets Estes apart in the LTL shipping industry. This is an extremely active role where you will operate heavy machinery, work on an open-air dock, and earn a highly competitive paycheck.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Forklift Unloading: Work rapidly to unload incoming 53-foot trailers, utilizing sit-down forklifts to move heavy, palletized freight safely to staging areas.
- Cross-Dock Sorting: Read freight bills and routing tags quickly to move pallets across the dock to their correct outbound trailers based on zip code routing.
- Outbound Loading: Safely and tightly stack pallets inside outbound trailers, utilizing straps, load bars, and decking to maximize space and prevent transit damage.
- Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean workspace on the dock, conduct pre-shift forklift inspections, and strictly utilize proper lifting and driving mechanics.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your hard work and equipment expertise are met with excellent rewards:
- Salary: Highly competitive starting pay of $21.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on shift and terminal location.
- Debt-Free CDL Training: Incredible internal pathways to transition into our fully paid dock-to-driver CDL training program.
- Career Growth: High internal promotion rates to operations admin, dispatcher, and terminal management roles.
- Flexible Scheduling: Diverse part-time shifts available (early morning, twilight, overnight) to accommodate students and those with second jobs.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- Previous forklift experience is highly preferred, but we will provide complete, certified safety and operational training for the right candidate.
- Must possess an incredibly reliable work ethic and a commitment to terminal safety.
- Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb on and off a forklift, and work exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Local Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator Job – position pay at Estes Express Lines?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Merced.
Where is this Local Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator Job – job located?
This position is based in Merced, CA. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Merced.
Can I work this part-time Local Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator Job – job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and Estes Express Lines offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Estes Express Lines provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Local Part-Time Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator Job – job?
No prior experience is required. Estes Express Lines provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts usually run from late evening into the early morning — for example around 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM — though exact hours vary by employer and location in Merced. Night shifts often add shift-differential pay on top of the base hourly rate.
