Forklift Operator / Dock Worker / Hostler / AM

Tuesday - Friday Start Time: 1:00 AM | Saturday Start Time: 4:00 AM
Hostler Work Required as Needed (+$1.00/hr while hostling)

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?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Load, unload, sort, and move freight throughout the dock
• Record shipment shortages or damage to help minimize cargo claims
• Complete shipping paperwork including bills of lading, manifests, freight counts, and hazardous material documentation
• Regroup and organize freight as needed
• Perform hostler duties, including moving trailers to dock doors or yard locations, when needed
• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections when performing hostler duties
• Maintain dependable attendance and work various shifts based on business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse, dock, or forklift experience preferred
• Forklift experience strongly preferred
• Hostler experience is a plus, but not required
• Basic math, measuring, and weighing skills required
• Experience using pallet jacks, dock carts, dock plates, load locks, and related equipment preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, dispatch, and managers
• LTL experience preferred
• Basic English proficiency (reading, writing, and verbal) required

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.