Yard Worker ($18.20-$27.30 Doe)

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 OTR/Rail shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Sort and inspect freight for damage and inconsistencies prior to loading and unloading, ensuring freight is labeled and counted
• Couple and un-couple trucks and trailers, creating sets and preparing loads for transit
• Complete thorough yard cleanup, stacking dunnage in dunnage racks, picking up pallets and garbage, etc.
• Operate safely and compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
• Move freight and other materials using forklifts and hostlers to position for receiving and loading
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Snow removal duties as required
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications)

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to prioritize work throughout the day
• Works well with internal departments, drivers and outside carriers
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedure for OTR/Rail transport
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, completes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans
• Working knowledge of mathematical applications
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an external environment with exposure to inclement and extreme weather (wind, rain, ice, snow) and varying temperatures variations. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, materials, and airborne pathogens. This position is subject to frequent walking, bending, and lifting with mechanized equipment.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)