Fork Lift Operator / PART TIME / Afternoons

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Auburn, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator for part-time afternoon shifts in Auburn, WA. The role involves safely loading/unloading trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining accurate shipment records, and aiding dock operations.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, warehouse exposure, basic math skills, and strong communication in English. 18+ years old with a HS diploma or GED preferred; multiple shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic arithmetic required.
• Experience with warehouse equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, dock plates, load locks) preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively with customers, co-workers, and dispatch/ managers.
• Experience in LTL operation preferred.
• Basic English reading, writing and verbal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks within timelines.
• Record discrepancies in shipment counts or conditions to minimize cargo claims.
• Manage paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, counting freight, and handling hazardous material instructions.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet the company reliability standard for employees.
• Be available to work various shifts during the week.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Basic math

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Dock cart

Load locks

Rope

Job description

Fork Lift Operator / PART TIME / Afternoons

Auburn, WA, USA

Job Description

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 110 years and counting of dedicated service across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California, we are more than just a company - we are a legacy. We are on the lookout for individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward as part of our team of Forklift Operators/Dock Workers. Are you ready to be a part of our journey?

Responsibilities:

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks within specified timelines.
• Responsible for noting and recording exception in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Management of paperwork: i.e., check of accuracy and completion of delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, counting freight, accuracy of hazardous material shipments, special loading, and handling instructions.
• Responsible for regrouping shipments as needed.
• Ability to meet the Company's reliability standard for employees.
• Availability to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or like experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience is strongly preferred.
• Simple arithmetic, weight and/or measuring is required.
• Experience using tools, machines, and special equipment: hand truck, four-wheel dock cart, pallet jack, barrel truck, dock plates, load locks and/or rope is preferred.
• The ability to communicate in a positive, effective manner with customers, co-workers, and dispatch/ managers.
• Experience in an LTL operation preferred.
• Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) is required.

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer