Freight Operations

Lynden • Naknek, AK

19h

About The Position

Freight Operators perform a series of important tasks in warehouse facilities, marine terminals and barge vessels. This position is highly active and requires somebody who enjoys hard work, problem solving, and ever-changing situations. Freight Operators can often have the opportunity to travel outside of their home port to assist other Service Centers. This is a Seasonal full-time position with opportunities for overtime. Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers. This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required. Forklift experience preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, one-to-three months of work-related experience and/or training in general freight operations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of ladings, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure manuals, employee and safety manuals, and routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and other employees.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and handle demanding customer needs
• Ability to handle hazardous freight per company and regulatory specifications.
• Count, weigh, and verify condition/piece counts of freight shipments against various documents (e.g., bills of lading, freight manifests, inspection sheets, delivery receipts, etc.) and record information using a variety of data entry processes in accordance with Company’s standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.
• Ability to organize and follow through to completion projects and tasks assigned or assumed; ability to provide objective and decisive action(s) necessary to resolve any/all issues with minimal disruption to operational performance.
• Detail oriented, good communication and interpersonal skills, and good organizational skills.
• Basic computer program skills: Navigator and Sutwik; and Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Visio and Outlook.
• Keyboard and ten-key by touch.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Employee must possess a genuine desire and skill to meet the customer’s needs in the most efficient manner possible.
• Hazardous materials training.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours.
• Must be willing to travel to remote locations throughout Alaska.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to be certified to operate forklifts ranging from 2.5t to 52t.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Ability to obtain a CDL.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secures, unloads and loads breakbulk and less-than container load (LCL) freight with a variety of equipment including banding, dunnage, lumber, binders and chains. This position usually operates in a marine or warehouse facility.
• Operates a warehouse forklift.
• Supports operations by working on the deck of the barge to set and pull cones, secure containers and other equipment to the deck of the barge and assist operators as needed.
• Generally involved with the process of receiving and distributing freight to and from customers at the working facility.
• Assist in the maintenance of company property and general facility housekeeping duties.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
• 401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you.
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
• Annual wage reviews
• Food and lodging provided during the duration of the season.

What This Job Offers

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