Yard Worker

Carlile Transportation• Fairbanks, AK, US, AK

6d•$19 - $27•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 over-the-road (OTR) and over-the-water (OTW) shipment. Work is performed in an external environment, with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. The role may also involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, materials, and airborne pathogens, and requires frequent walking, bending, and lifting with mechanized equipment. The listed compensation is $18.50–$26.90 per hour, plus a $5.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match; vacation and sick leave; company holidays; educational assistance; applicable shift differentials; and annual boot reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Ability to work well with internal departments, drivers, and outside carriers.
Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for one's actions, complete tasks on time, or communicate alternate plans.
Treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire trust, work with integrity and ethically, and uphold organizational values.
Ability to prioritize work throughout the day.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and company policies and procedures for OTW and OTR transport.
Must become forklift certified.
Intermediate math skills.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of yard operations experience preferred.
Forklift experience preferred.
For Alaska, heavy equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate safely and comply with established HSSE policies and procedures.
Check and complete load-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks, and deliver vehicles and containers by hand or using forklifts, hostlers, and other heavy equipment for receiving and loading.
Clean the yard, including stacking dunnage in racks and picking up pallets and garbage.
Sort and inspect freight for damage and inconsistencies before loading and unloading, ensuring freight is labeled and counted.
Plan loads and tie down and secure loads on flatbeds, flat racks, bulkers, and rail cars according to DOT regulations and company policies and procedures for OTR and OTW transport.
Ensure trailers are organized and accounted for throughout the yard.
Ensure freight and cargo are secured for transport according to FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations.
May scale loads.
May assist with off-site projects.
In Tacoma, use handheld scanners to load freight and take trip photos.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family or dependents.
Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
Two weeks' vacation accrual in the first year.
Seven company holidays.
Seven days of sick leave annually.
Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance for career development and growth.
Applicable shift differentials added to base hourly wage.
Annual boot reimbursement.
Competitive hourly rate of $18.50–$26.90, plus a $5.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications.