Forklift Operator / Dock Worker - FULL TIME

Monday - Friday / 3:30 AM Start

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?

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move freight efficiently while preventing damage. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced dock environment.

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 Companys 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.

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Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer