Freight Handler - Dock to Driver

Lynden Transport•Humble, TX

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. Employees initially train on the dock and in the yard. During this period, the Service Center Manager determines whether an 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 as directed, manually or using forklifts and other equipment. Duties include handling and securing freight, checking and recording shipment information, using company computer systems, and maintaining business records. Dependable and consistent attendance is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age and a good driving record.
Ability to read and interpret hazardous-material shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate information to and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to conduct telephone communication and work with others.
Willingness to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time initially.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; sit, stand, or walk for extended periods; reach overhead; and use fingers and hands to 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 reposition a 3,500-pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trailers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
Secure loads using cargo straps, tarps, ropes, lumber, and other tools, including securing flatbeds and vans.
Lift, pull, push, and carry freight; load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, and lifting devices.
Operate forklifts and other lifting equipment to move, raise, lower, unload, and stack materials in designated areas.
Count, inspect, and check shipment markings for receiving or delivery against 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 using company computer systems, including by keypunching, scanning, or other electronic methods.
Operate other simple business machines and 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.
Attend work dependably and consistently.