Yard Worker

TOTE Group; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off: vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Educational assistance up to $5,250

Shift differential

Job summary

Carlile in Fairbanks, AK is seeking a Yard Worker to support terminal operations in a full-time, non-exempt role. You will handle yard duties, assist with loading and unloading, and ensure accurate documentation and safe handling of freight.

Responsibilities include planning loads, securing cargo per DOT rules, keeping the yard organized, and using forklifts and other equipment. Competitive hourly pay and a robust benefits package accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years yard operations experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required or must become certified.
• Alaska heavy equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely in accordance with HSSE policies and procedures.
• Check and complete all load-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas using forklifts and other equipment.
• Complete thorough yard cleanup and arrange pallets and garbage.
• Sort and inspect freight for damage and discrepancies before loading/unloading.
• Plan loads, secure loads on flatbeds and other transport modes per DOT regulations and Carlile policies.
• Ensure trailers are organized and cargo is accounted for.
• Ensure freight is secured for transport according to FMCSRs and policies.
• May assist with off-site projects.
• Use handheld scanners to load freight and take trip photos.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Yard Worker

Terminal Operations Full-Time Individual Contrib Fairbanks, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1471

Salary Range: $20.50 To $30.80 Hourly

Position Profile

• Operate safely and compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
• Check and complete all load-related documentation to ensure that it is accurate
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, deliver vehicles and containers, by hand, or using forklifts, hostlers, and other heavy equipment 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
• Plan loads, tie down and secure loads on flatbeds, flat racks, bulkers, and rail cars in accordance with DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedures for OTR and OTW transport
• Ensure trailers are organized and accounted for throughout the yard
• Ensure that freight/cargo is secured for transport according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations
• May assist with off-site projects
• Tacoma - Use handheld scanners to load freight and take trip photos
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One to two years yard operations experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Alaska - Heavy equipment experience, preferred

Knowledge, 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 actions, completes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and 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 transport
• Must become forklift certified

Competitive (non-exempt) hourly rate range: $20.50 - $30.80, plus $5.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
• Employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrual first year
• 7 company holidays
• 7 days of sick leave annually
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Shift Differentials (if applies) added onto Base Hourly Wage

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 weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, materials, and airborne pathogens. This position is subject to frequent walking, bending, and lifting with mechanized equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.