Forklift Operator & Dock Worker — Stable Growth Path

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

PTO 80 hours in 11 months

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers to support our regional trucking operations across multiple states. The role requires safe operation of material handling equipment, accurate recordkeeping, and flexible shift availability to meet business needs.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and prior warehouse or forklift experience. Strong English communication and basic math skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient cargo handling and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Warehouse or similar experience preferred, forklift experience highly preferred.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement skills required.
• Positive, clear communication with customers, co-workers and dispatch.
• Experience in LTL operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment competently.
• Record counts and condition notes to minimize cargo claims.
• Process paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, manifests and related documents.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet reliability standards and be available for various shifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Basic English

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Dock plates

Load locks

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?

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs.
• Employee-only coverage pays up to 2% of gross income.
• Family coverage pays up to 4% of gross income.
• 401K – 100% match up to 5% of employee’s contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Overtime after 8 hours.
• Holiday pay after your 90 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Competent operation of material handling equipment
• 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; to include dependability
• Availability to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience and Educational 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

http://www.oakharborbenefits.com/full-time-regular-employees.html

OHFL is an equal opportunity employer