Freight Handler Lead

Oak Harbor Freight Lines
Portland, OR, United States
Full-time

M - F 7am Start

Inbound Dock Lead

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century.

With 116 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. Are you ready to be a part of our journey?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Schedules and assigns tasks for dock planning and setup.
  • Ensures timely delivery of freight.
  • Observes loading and / or unloading of trucks for proper handling and distribution of freight for transport.
  • Supervise operations, procedures, and freight movement.
  • Enforces all safety measures in regard to balance of freight for safe operation of trucks.
  • Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and government regulations.
  • Trains new dock employees and counsels dock personnel with feedback, coaching and discipline as needed for improved job performance.
  • Creates and maintains a teamwork environment with employees.
  • Maintains equipment and facility for effective, clean and safe operations.
  • Manage cost goals at all levels of the terminal.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in LTL freight, logistics or transportation.
  • Proven leadership, team building and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Must have good computer skills (AS / 400 & MS Office a plus).
  • Possess excellent verbal, written communication and listening skills.
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials preferred.
  • Must have strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills.
  • Must be available to work up to 50 hours / week average.
  • Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting.
  • Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Benefits :

  • Medical, dental, vision - You choose which plan suits you and our family.
  • Single person pays 0% up to 2% of gross income.
  • Entire family pays 0% up to 4% of gross income.
  • 401K - 100% match up to 5% of Employees Contribution.
  • Holiday pay after your 90 days.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

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