Freight Handler - Dock to Driver

the Lynden Family of Companies•Humble, TX

About The Position

Lynden Transport is hiring for its Dock to Driver Training Program, which pays for CDL training (up to $5,500) for employees seeking to obtain a Class A CDL. Successful candidates are hired in Freight Operations and initially train on the dock and in the yard. During this period, the Service Center Manager determines whether the employee is a suitable candidate for the training program and works with the employee to begin it. This is a safety-sensitive position. Freight Handlers receive, load, store, and distribute freight, manually or with forklifts and other equipment. The position includes securing cargo, inspecting and documenting shipments, entering and retrieving information in company systems, maintaining records, and reporting safety hazards and incidents. Employees should expect to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time at the outset.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age and a good driving record.
Willingness to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time initially.
Ability to read and interpret hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and present information or respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with others.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, reach overhead, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.
Ability to install and remove 60-pound tire chains as required by weather conditions.
Ability to push or pull freight up to 4,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
May need to reposition a 3,500-pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.

Responsibilities

Receive, load, unload, store, and distribute freight as directed, manually or with forklifts or other equipment.
Secure freight using cargo straps, tarps, ropes, lumber, and other tools, including securing flatbeds and vans.
Lift, pull, push, and carry freight; load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Operate lifting equipment to position, transport, raise, lower, unload, and stack materials.
Count, inspect, and check shipment markings for receiving or delivery according to bills of lading and other documents.
Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or in a computer system.
Enter and retrieve information using the company computer system and operate other simple business machines.
Maintain detailed business records as required.
Report safety hazards and immediately report on-the-job injuries or equipment or cargo accidents to the on-duty supervisor.
Maintain dependable and consistent attendance.