Freight Handler - Dock to Driver

the Lynden Family of Companies • Humble, TX

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About The Position

Lynden Transport is hiring Freight Operations employees for its Dock to Driver Training Program, which pays up to $5,500 toward Class A CDL training for employees interested in obtaining a CDL. Employees first receive dock and yard training. During this period, the Service Center Manager determines whether an employee is a good candidate for the program and works with selected employees to begin CDL training. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the employee must be willing to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time at the outset.

Freight Handlers receive, load, store, and distribute freight, manually or with forklifts and other equipment. Duties include loading and unloading trailers, securing cargo, handling and moving freight, inspecting and documenting shipments, using company computer systems and other business machines, maintaining records, and reporting safety hazards or incidents. The work regularly takes place outdoors and may involve moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moderate noise.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and have a good driving record. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, handle tire chains, and move freight using a pallet jack. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Good driving record.
• Willingness to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time to start.
• 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 communicate with 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 perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, 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 weighing up to 4,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
• May be required to push or pull a 3,500-pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive, load, store, and distribute freight manually or using forklifts and other equipment.
• Load and unload trailers with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
• Secure cargo using straps, tarps, ropes, lumber, and other tools, including properly securing flatbeds and vans.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry freight as needed.
• Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, and lifting devices.
• Operate forklifts and other lifting devices to transport, unload, and stack materials in designated areas.
• Count, inspect, and check shipment markings for receiving and delivery according to bills of lading and other documents.
• Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or in the computer system.
• Enter and retrieve information in the company computer system using keypunching, scanning, or other electronic processes.
• Operate other simple business machines and maintain detailed business records.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with regular increases.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-matching retirement plans.
• Lynden Transport pays for the Dock to Driver Training Program, up to $5,500 toward CDL training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED