Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time / A

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

PTO 80 hours

Overtime

Holiday pay

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. seeks Forklift Operators/Dock Workers for our Newark, Arkansas facility. The role supports warehouse operations, loading and unloading, and accurate shipment handling in a fast-paced setting.

Applicants should have forklift experience, basic arithmetic, and good English communication. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with prior warehouse or LTL experience helpful.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is strongly preferred.
• Basic arithmetic, weight and measuring is required.
• Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) is required.
• Experience in an LTL operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment competently.
• Record count/condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Ensure paperwork accuracy: delivery receipts, bills of lading, manifests.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Maintain reliability and dependability for shifts.
• Support various shifts to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic English

Warehouse experience

Simple arithmetic

Communication skills

LTL experience preferred

Education

HS Diploma / GED preferred

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