Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Part-time / AM

Oak Harbor Freight Lines; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a legacy in regional trucking with a century of dedicated service. As a Forklift Operator/Dock Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe loading and unloading of freight. This position offers a chance to be part of a team that values reliability and commitment, while also providing opportunities for growth and development. If you're ready to drive your career forward and contribute to a storied company, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your efforts make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have basic English proficiency.
• High School Diploma or GED is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Manage paperwork and ensure accuracy of shipments.

Skills

Basic English proficiency

Simple arithmetic

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Four-wheel dock cart

Dock plates

Job description

Start-time 1am

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 107 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?

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.