Forklift & Dock Operator — Path to Class A Driver

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Montebello, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is hiring Forklift Operators/Dock Workers in California to build a long-term career with a stable, family-owned, long-standing transportation provider.

Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading, documentation accuracy, and shipment handling. We seek reliable team players with forklift experience and a willingness to train for Class A driving and full-time dock roles.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) is required.
• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or like experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with dock equipment is preferred.
• Availability to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.
• Opportunity to join Driver training program.
• Opportunity to become a full-time dock worker.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks within timelines.
• Record any exceptions in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Manage paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests and load documentation.
• Regroup shipments as needed to meet operational goals.
• Meet the company’s reliability standards for employees.
• Work varied shifts to support business needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock work

Basic English

Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Dock plates

Load locks

Job description

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is hiring Forklift Operators/Dock Workers in California to build a long-term career with a stable, family-owned, long-standing transportation provider.

Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading, documentation accuracy, and shipment handling. We seek reliable team players with forklift experience and a willingness to train for Class A driving and full-time dock roles.