Yard Worker

Position Profile

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 and complete all load-related documentation to ensure that it is accurate

Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, deliver vehicles and containers, by hand, or using forklifts, hostlers, and other heavy equipment 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

Plan loads, tie down and secure loads on flatbeds, flat racks, bulkers, 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

Ensure that freight/cargo is secured for transport according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations

May scale loads

May assist with off-site projects

Tacoma - Use handheld scanners to load freight and take trip photos

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent

One to two years yard operations experience preferred

Forklift experience preferred

Alaska - Heavy equipment 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

Must become forklift certified

Intermediate math skills

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate range: $18.50 - $26.90, plus $5.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications

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

Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match

2 weeks' vacation accrual first year

7 company holidays

7 days of sick leave annually

Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Shift Differentials (if applies) added onto Base Hourly Wage

Annual boot reimbursement

Working Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, materials, and airborne pathogens. This position is subject to frequent walking, bending, and lifting with mechanized equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.