Freight Handler
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1688, East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501, United States
Lynden Transport is seeking a dedicated Freight Handler to join our warehouse and yard operations. In this essential laborer role, you will be the backbone of our logistics chain, responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight from receipt to distribution.
This position is vital for maintaining the flow of goods in a fast-paced environment. You will work both manually and with heavy machinery, including forklifts ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 lbs, to load and unload trailers. Your day will involve securing cargo with straps, tarps, and ropes, as well as operating lifting devices to stack materials on pallets and skids. Beyond physical labor, you will manage documentation by inspecting shipments against bills of lading, weighing products, and entering data into our computer systems.
Safety is a core priority at Lynden Transport. As a Freight Handler, you are expected to maintain a vigilant eye on the work environment, immediately reporting any safety hazards, injuries, or equipment accidents to your supervisor. Success in this role requires dependable and consistent attendance, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with managers, customers, and the public.
To thrive in this position, you must possess a high school diploma or GED and have the ability to interpret complex documents, including hazardous materials shipping regulations and safety manuals. You should be comfortable working in non-smoking facilities, often in outside weather conditions, and possess the physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs or push/pull freight up to 4,000 lbs using a pallet jack. Strong arithmetic skills and the ability to operate business machines and keyboards are also required.
Lynden Transport is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1688, East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501, United States
Anchorage
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLoad and unload trailers using manual labor or mechanical freight-handling equipment
- check_circleSecure cargo using straps, tarps, ropes, and other tools to ensure safety
- check_circleOperate forklifts and lifting devices to move pallets, skids, and materials
- check_circleWeigh materials and record data on tags, labels, or computer systems
- check_circleEnter shipment information into company systems using keypunching or scanning
- check_circleReport safety hazards, injuries, and equipment accidents to supervisors immediately
- check_circleCount, inspect, and verify shipments against bills of lading and documents
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedAbility to operate forklifts from 5,000 to 50,000 lbs
- verifiedAbility to read and interpret hazardous materials shipping regulations
- verifiedAbility to write routine reports and correspondence
- verifiedAbility to conduct telephone communication
- verifiedAbility to write and use a keyboard
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Forklifts, Computer System, Hazardous Materials Shipping Regulations, Keyboard.
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Frequently asked questions about Freight Handler at Lynden
What does a Freight Handler at Lynden do?expand_more
A Freight Handler at Lynden is responsible for the following: Load and unload trailers using manual labor or mechanical freight-handling equipment; Secure cargo using straps, tarps, ropes, and other tools to ensure safety; Operate forklifts and lifting devices to move pallets, skids, and materials; and Weigh materials and record data on tags, labels, or computer systems.
What are the requirements for this Freight Handler role?expand_more
To qualify for the Freight Handler at Lynden position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED; Ability to operate forklifts from 5,000 to 50,000 lbs; Ability to read and interpret hazardous materials shipping regulations; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to conduct telephone communication; and Ability to write and use a keyboard.
Where is the Freight Handler role at Lynden located?expand_more
Freight Handler at Lynden is based in 1688, East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Freight Handler job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Lynden has listed this Freight Handler role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Freight Handler role?expand_more
Candidates for Freight Handler at Lynden should have entry level.
What skills do you need for the Freight Handler role at Lynden?expand_more
Key skills for Freight Handler at Lynden include Forklifts; Computer System; Hazardous Materials Shipping Regulations; and Keyboard.
What education is required for Freight Handler at Lynden?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
What category does the Freight Handler role belong to?expand_more
Freight Handler at Lynden is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.