Part Time Fork Lift Operator - Evenings

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking Forklift Operators/Dock Workers to load and unload trailers, record shipment conditions, and manage delivery paperwork at our Boise-area facilities.

Experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock equipment is preferred. You will help regroup shipments, meet reliability standards, and work varied shifts across the week in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic English proficiency

Simple arithmetic

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Dock plates

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?

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.
• 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.

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer