Freight Handler I

Lynden Incorporated; Alaska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Family health coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Alaska West Express, Inc. is seeking a reliable individual to load, unload, move, and store freight while maintaining the Fairbank, AK terminal.

The role requires standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds regularly, and occasional 100-pound lifts, with a focus on safety and efficient yard operations. Benefits include PTO, holidays, health insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, EAP, life/AD&D, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and speak English to communicate with coworkers.
• Capable of performing physical tasks including lifting up to 75 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Adherence to safety policies and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and store freight in the yard.
• Inspect yard equipment and submit daily inspection forms.
• Operate forklifts and connect/disconnect trailers.
• Keep yard and storage areas clean and organized.
• Report safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Work in various weather conditions and follow safety procedures.

Skills

English language proficiency

Physical endurance

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Alaska West Express, Inc. is searching for a reliable, motivated individual who wants to learn the freight business! This position fills a strategic role in our operation by loading, unloading, moving and storing freight/materials while maintaining the yard/grounds of the Fairbank, AK terminal facility.

Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid time
Paid Holidays– 8 paid holidays a year in addition to PTO

Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you.
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.

• Inspects all yard equipment for defects before, during and after shift. Completes and submits daily vehicle inspection forms indicating equipment condition.
• Keeps yard area and site storage areas organized and clean.
• Operates forklifts and yard equipment in safe, responsible manner.
• Connects and disconnect trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
• Reports all safety hazards and/or incidents involving cargo, vehicles, driver, personnel, or citizens at large. Reports incidents (vehicle and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the dispatcher.
• Assists with grounds maintenance as assigned throughout all seasons as directed by supervisor.
• Remains flexible to respond to the changing needs of the organization and the operations department.
• Performs all duties and operate all company vehicles and equipment in safe and responsible manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all company safety policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear while communicating with customers and co-workers in person or via telephone or radio.

Employee must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods (entire shift). Employee is required to use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to steer and operate controls of equipment and while manually lifting, moving or securing freight. And is required to kneel, stoop or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in AWE Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and arctic gear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in outside weather conditions, (extreme cold and wet conditions) and occasionally works in high, precarious places. Employee may be required to work with hazardous materials.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however hearing protection may be required.