Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time / AM

The Oak Harbor Company; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K – match up to 5%

PTO 80 hours in 11 months

Holiday pay after 90 days

Job summary

The Oak Harbor Company is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers in California for a role within Oak Harbor Freight Lines’ warehouse operations. Join a legacy that values reliability, safety and efficiency as you handle shipments across multiple locations.

You will operate material handling equipment, log counts, and manage paperwork while supporting various shifts. Ideal candidates have forklift experience, basic arithmetic skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or similar experience preferred.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic arithmetic, weight and measuring required.
• Experience using hand trucks, dock carts, pallet jacks and related equipment preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively with customers, co-workers and management.
• Experience in an LTL operation preferred.
• Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing, verbal) required.

Responsibilities

• Competent operation of material handling equipment.
• Record and note any discrepancies in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Manage paperwork: checks of accuracy and completion of delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests; count freight; ensure hazardous materials shipments and loading instructions are accurate.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet the company's reliability standard including dependability.
• Be available to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Arithmetic

Communication

LTL operations

English proficiency

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand truck

Four-wheel dock cart

Pallet jack

Barrel truck

Dock plates

Load locks

Rope

Job description

Rodeo, CA, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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?

• 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.
• 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