Yard Worker

TOTE Resources LLC • Tacoma, WA

14h • $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 OTR/Rail shipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• Working knowledge of mathematical applications
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedure for OTR/Rail transport

Nice To Haves

• One to two years yard operations experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred

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
• Works with dispatchers, drivers and operations personnel to ensure yard traffic is managed efficiently
• Move freight and other materials using forklifts and hostlers to position for receiving and loading
• Complete thorough yard cleanup, stacking dunnage in dunnage racks, picking up pallets and garbage, etc.
• Sort and inspect freight for damage and inconsistencies prior to loading and unloading, ensuring freight is labeled and counted
• Tie down and secure loads on flatbeds, flat racks and rail cars in accordance with DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedures for OTR/Rail transport
• Couple and un-couple trucks and trailers, creating sets and preparing loads for transit
• Snow removal duties as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base annual salary range: $20.50 - $30.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications + $2.00 per hour difficult 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

What This Job Offers

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