Forklift Operator / Dock Worker

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight transportation company is seeking dedicated Forklift Operators/Dock Workers in Salt Lake City. This full-time role offers a chance to join a legacy of service in the freight industry. Candidates should possess preferred experience in warehousing and must be able to operate forklifts, ensuring efficient cargo handling and paperwork management. Comprehensive benefits include medical plans, 401K matching, and PTO accrual.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans available

401K match up to 100% on first 5% contribution

Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first year

Holiday pay after 90 days

Qualifications

• 18 years old minimum; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse experience and forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Manage paperwork including delivery receipts and bills of lading.
• Regroup shipments and meet reliability standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Simple arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Full Time, Monday - Friday, Start 4am

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 107 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?

• Medical, dental, vision – You choose which plan suits you and our family.
• Employee pays up to 2% of gross income.
• Family pays up to 4% of gross income.
• 401K match of 100% on the first 5% of your contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after your 90 days.

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