Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time / PM

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K - 100% match up to 5%

PTO 80 hours in 11 months

Overtime after 8 hours

Holiday pay after 90 days

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers to support our regional distribution network. You will operate material handling equipment, record shipment details, and manage related paperwork to ensure accurate deliveries.

Candidates should have forklift experience, basic English, and 1)6 months to 1 year of warehouse work; 2) familiarity with pallet jacks and hand trucks. Overtime, holiday pay, and 401(k) match are included benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Basic English proficiency required.
• Experience with LTL operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively with customers, coworkers and dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment competently.
• Record counts and conditions of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Manage paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, manifests, freight counts, hazardous materials handling.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet reliability standards and be dependable.
• Work various shifts as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Simple arithmetic

Basic English language proficiency

Effective communication

LTL operation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Dock cart

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