Lead Yard Worker

Saltchuk Companies
  • Tacoma, WA
  • $20.50–$30.80 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Summary Lead Yardman- Tacoma WA Position Profile 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. Essential Duties • 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 Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailLead Yardman- Tacoma WAPosition ProfileThis 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.Essential Duties• 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 docksdelivery vehicles and containers by hand or using trucks tractors and other equipment• Complete thorough yard cleanup stacking dunnage in dunnage racks picking up pallets andgarbage 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 relatedduties• Tie down and secure loads on flatbeds in accordance with DOT regulations and Carlile policiesand 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 assignedQualifications• High school diploma or GED equivalent• Two to three years yard operations load-planning and loading experience requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities• 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 actionscompletes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans• Treats people with respect keeps commitments inspires the trust of others works with integrityand 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 transportWere committed to taking care of you and your family today and in the future.Heres what you can look forward toCompensationCompetitive base annual salary range 20.50 - 30.80 depending on experience and qualificationsAdditional compensation to base wage is 2.50 lead pay 2.00 hard to fill differentialHealth & WellnessEmployer subsidized medical dental and vision coverage for you and your familydependents.Employer‑paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment AD&D and short‑term and long-term disability coverageRetirementGenerous 401k plan with a 4 company matchPaid Time Off2 weeks vacation annually7 company holidays7 days of sick leave annuallyExtras that Make a DifferenceUp to 5250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growthAnnual boot reimbursementExplore transportation and logistics industry job opportunities from Hawaii to Alaska

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Numbers & Facts

LocationTacoma, WA
Salary$20.50–$30.80 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Loading Dockunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Occupational Therapyunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pallet Jackunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
  • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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