Part Time Forklift Operator - Morning shift

Oak Harbor Freight Lines • Auburn, WA

9d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is hiring a part-time Forklift Operator/Dock Worker for a morning shift, Monday through Friday, paying up to $28.03 per hour. The role involves safely loading and unloading freight and handling shipment documentation and freight regrouping. The posting notes opportunities to move into full-time status, which offers higher wages and benefits, and the possibility of joining the Dock to Driver program, through which the company pays for employees to become Class A CDL holders.

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, coworkers, dispatch, and managers.

Nice To Haves

• 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 and 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 count or condition to minimize cargo claims.
• Check the accuracy and completeness of delivery receipts, bills of lading, and trailer manifests; count freight; verify hazardous-material shipments; and follow 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

• Opportunity to move into full-time status, which offers higher wages and benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in the Dock to Driver program, through which the company pays for employees to become Class A CDL holders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed