Forklift Operator / Dock Worker / up to $29.30 per hr

Oak Harbor Freight Lines • Woodinville, WA

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About The Position

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is hiring full-time Forklift Operators/Dock Workers. The company operates across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California and describes its regional trucking history as spanning more than a century. This role safely loads and unloads freight, handles shipment documentation, notes shipment exceptions, and regroups shipments as needed. Employees must meet the company’s reliability standard and be available to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication is required.
• Simple arithmetic, weight, and/or measuring skills are required.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and managers.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or GED/equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or similar experience is strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience using tools, machines, and special equipment such as a hand truck, four-wheel dock cart, pallet jack, barrel truck, dock plates, load locks, and/or rope is preferred.
• Experience in an LTL operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks within specified timelines.
• Note and record exceptions in shipment counts or conditions to minimize cargo claims.
• Check the accuracy and completion of delivery receipts, bills of lading, and trailer manifests.
• Count freight and verify the accuracy of hazardous-material shipments and special loading and handling instructions.
• Regroup shipments as needed.
• Meet the company’s reliability standard for employees.
• Be available to work various shifts during the week to accommodate business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Overtime after 8 hours daily.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options; employee contribution is up to 2% of gross income and family contribution is up to 4% of gross income.
• 401(k) match of 100% on the first 5% of the employee’s contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed