Yard Worker - Day Shift ($20.02 - $30.03 DOE)

Tacoma, WA

Air Transportation

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.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years yard operations experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Wellness Program
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan-with match
• Paid Sick Leave
• Vacation Accrual
• 7 Paid Holidays