Forklift Operator / Dock Worker / up to $29.30 per hr

Oak Harbor Freight Lines; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 8 hours

Medical, dental, vision

Employee pays up to 2% of gross income

Family pays up to 4% of gross income

401K match

PTO accrual 80 hours in 11 months

Holiday pay after 90 days

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers to join its team in a full-time role. The position involves safely loading/unloading trailers, handling paperwork, and coordinating shipping paperwork across a regional network.

Ideal candidates will have forklift experience, basic arithmetic skills, and strong communication abilities. Prior warehouse/LTL experience is preferred, with various shift availability to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old; High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or like experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks within specified timelines.
• Note and record exception in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Management of paperwork: 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.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet the Company's reliability standard for employees.
• Availability to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Arithmetic

Communication

LTL experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Dock plates

Job description

Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 109 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.

Benefits

• Overtime after 8 hours daily
• 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.

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Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer