Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Part-time

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Fontana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers in Fontana, CA, offering a long-term career with a family-owned company known for stability and growth. The role involves loading/unloading with forklifts, dock work, paperwork accuracy, and meeting reliability standards while supporting various shifts.

Strong preference for HS diploma or GED and prior warehouse or forklift experience; training paths to driver roles and full-time dock work are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) required.
• Simple arithmetic skills required.
• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or like experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with tools and equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, dock plates, etc.) preferred.
• LTL operation experience preferred.
• Opportunity to join Driver training program and become a full-time dock worker.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks within timelines.
• Record exceptions in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims.
• Manage paperwork: delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, freight counts, and hazardous material handling where applicable.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet the company’s reliability standard for employees.
• Be available to work various shifts during the week to support business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic English (reading/writing/verbal)

Simple arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Dock plates

Load locks

Rope

Barrel truck

Four-wheel dock cart

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Join Oak Harbor Freight Lines, a family-owned transportation company with over 110 years of service throughout the Western United States. We're seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers who are ready to build a long-term career with a company known for stability, teamwork, and growth opportunities.

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: 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.
• Availability to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) 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.
• Opportunity to become a Class A driver by becoming part of our Driver training program.
• Opportunity to become a full-time dock worker.