Lynden International
Freight Handler
Lynden International, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
3001 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
Req #559Thursday, September 26, 2024Lynden Transport is a trusted leader for shipping freight to, from and within Alaska since 1954. Enjoy excellent benefits including competitive pay with regular increases, paid vacations and holidays, medical, dental, and vision plus company matching retirement plans.Lynden Transport is looking for motivated, talented and career-oriented individuals. We encourage our employees to grow and develop within our company and believe our diverse workforce contributes tremendously to our success.Lynden Transport is looking for a Freight Handler. This is a warehouse/yard laborer position responsible for receiving, loading, storing, and distributing freight as directed, either manually or by using forklifts or other equipment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Loads and unloads trailers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps, tarps, ropes, lumber, and other tools.May perform lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight.Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices, such as forklifts or other equipment.Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.Counts, inspects, checks markings on shipments for receiving and/or delivering per the requirements of the bill of lading or other documents.Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or in the computer system.Enters information on company computer system as required. Data input methods include keypunching, scanning, or other electronic processes.Makes inquiries from computer system.Operates other simple business machines.Maintains detailed business records as required.Reports any and all safety hazards.Reports on-the-job injuries or equipment/cargo accidents immediately to the on-duty supervisor.Dependable and consistent attendance required.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.Position requires the candidate to have the ability to:Operate forklift from 5,000 to 50,000 lbs.Read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Write routine reports and correspondence.Present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Conduct telephone communication.Write and use a keyboard.Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Work well with others.Lift up to 75 lbs.Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.Finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods.Stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.Push or pull freight up to 4,000 pounds with the use of a pallet jack.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Lynden Transport is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
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Req #559Thursday, September 26, 2024Lynden Transport is a trusted leader for shipping freight to, from and within Alaska since 1954. Enjoy excellent benefits including competitive pay with regular increases, paid vacations and holidays, medical, dental, and vision plus company matching retirement plans.Lynden Transport is looking for motivated, talented and career-oriented individuals. We encourage our employees to grow and develop within our company and believe our diverse workforce contributes tremendously to our success.Lynden Transport is looking for a Freight Handler. This is a warehouse/yard laborer position responsible for receiving, loading, storing, and distributing freight as directed, either manually or by using forklifts or other equipment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Loads and unloads trailers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps, tarps, ropes, lumber, and other tools.May perform lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight.Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices, such as forklifts or other equipment.Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.Counts, inspects, checks markings on shipments for receiving and/or delivering per the requirements of the bill of lading or other documents.Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or in the computer system.Enters information on company computer system as required. Data input methods include keypunching, scanning, or other electronic processes.Makes inquiries from computer system.Operates other simple business machines.Maintains detailed business records as required.Reports any and all safety hazards.Reports on-the-job injuries or equipment/cargo accidents immediately to the on-duty supervisor.Dependable and consistent attendance required.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.Position requires the candidate to have the ability to:Operate forklift from 5,000 to 50,000 lbs.Read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Write routine reports and correspondence.Present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Conduct telephone communication.Write and use a keyboard.Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Work well with others.Lift up to 75 lbs.Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.Finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods.Stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.Push or pull freight up to 4,000 pounds with the use of a pallet jack.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Lynden Transport is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
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