Forklift Operator – Training to Class A Driver

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Fontana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver training program

Full-time dock worker opportunity

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers for its regional trucking operation. The company has over 110 years of service across WA, OR, ID, NV, UT, AZ, and CA, and invites motivated individuals to join its legacy and drive their careers forward.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading with forklifts and hand trucks, managing shipment paperwork, and meeting reliability standards. Flexible shifts and potential career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English language proficiency 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.

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: 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.

Skills

Basic English

Simple arithmetic

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Dock plates

Load locks

Rope

Job description

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers for its regional trucking operation. The company has over 110 years of service across WA, OR, ID, NV, UT, AZ, and CA, and invites motivated individuals to join its legacy and drive their careers forward.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading with forklifts and hand trucks, managing shipment paperwork, and meeting reliability standards. Flexible shifts and potential career progression are offered.