Forklift Operator / Dock Worker / Part Time

The Oak Harbor Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines in San Diego is seeking a Forklift Operator/Dock Worker to join our regional team. You will safely load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, document shipment details, and help prepare bills of lading and manifests.

Ideal candidates have basic English, HS diploma, warehouse experience, and forklift familiarity. We offer the chance to advance into driver training and a full-time dock role with different shifts to fit business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating forklifts in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to read and record counts, measurements, and shipment details.
• Basic English reading, writing and verbal communication.
• Prior warehouse or dock work is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Record exceptions in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Reconcile paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, and manifests.
• Regroup shipments as needed to optimize space and efficiency.
• Meet the company's reliability standards for employees.
• Be available for various shifts to support business needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Basic English

Math/counting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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?

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.
• Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) is required.
• Simple arithmetic, weight and/or measuring is required.
• A High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or like experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience is strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in an LTL operation preferred.
• Opportunity to become a Class A driver by becoming part of our Driver training program.
• Opportunity to become a full-time dock worker.