Lead Yard Worker

TOTE Resources LLC•Tacoma, WA

7h•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

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 OTW shipment. Assist Supervisor in carrying out all yard assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two to three years yard operations, load-planning and loading experience required
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

Responsibilities

Operate safely and compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
Move freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment
Complete thorough yard cleanup, stacking dunnage in dunnage racks, picking up pallets and garbage, etc.
Ensure trailers are organized and accounted for throughout the yard
Sort freight prior to loading and unloading, ensuring freight is labeled and counted
Couple and un-couple trucks and trailers, creating sets, preparing loads for transit and related duties
Tie down and secure loads on flatbeds in accordance with DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedures
Inspect all flatbeds prior to them leaving the terminal
Responsible for daily forklift inspections and to report maintenance issues to R&M
Assigns duties to yard worker when needed
Responds to email and works with dispatch and logistics when scheduling daily activities
Fill in for Yard Supervisor in his absences
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive base annual salary range: $20.50 – $30.80, depending on experience and qualifications
Additional compensation to base wage is $2.50 lead pay + $2.00 hard to fill differential
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 annually
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
Annual boot reimbursement