Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time / AM

The Oak Harbor Company; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Oak Harbor Company in Newark, CA is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers to join our warehouse team. You will operate material handling equipment, manage shipment paperwork, and support loading and unloading duties to ensure smooth warehouse flow.

We value reliability, basic English communication, and prior warehouse or forklift experience. We offer comprehensive benefits, 401K matching, PTO, and holiday pay after probation, with opportunities across shifts to fit business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Higher education not required beyond HS diploma; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse or dock experience preferred.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic English proficiency required.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Record shipment counts and conditions to minimize cargo claims.
• Prepare and verify delivery receipts, bills of lading, and manifests.
• Regroup shipments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Dock plates

Job description

Newark, CA 94560, 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