Yard Worker

Yard Worker

This position is responsible for loading and off-loading trailers, trucks and other vehicles using forklifts and other material handling equipment and preparing freight for over the road (OTR) and over the water (OTW) shipment.

Essential Duties

• Operate safely and compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Move freight and other materials using forklifts and hostlers to position for receiving and loading
• Complete thorough yard cleanup, stacking dunnage in dunnage racks, picking up pallets and garbage, etc.
• Sort and inspect freight for damage and inconsistencies prior to loading and unloading, ensuring freight is labeled and counted
• Tie down and secure loads on flatbeds, flat racks and rail cars in accordance with DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedures for OTR and OTW transport
• Ensure trailers are organized and accounted for throughout the yard
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One to two years yard operations experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Works well with internal departments, drivers and outside carriers
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, completes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values
• Ability to prioritize work throughout the day
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Carlile Policies and procedure for OTW and OTR transport

We're committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Compensation Competitive base annual salary range: $20.50 – $30.80, depending on experience and qualifications
• Health & Wellness Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents. Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Paid Time Off 2 weeks' vacation annually 7 company holidays 7 days of sick leave annually
• Extras that Make a Difference Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth Annual boot reimbursement Difficult to fill differential