Yard Worker - Freight Securement Assistant - Kaiser Transport
Santa Fe Springs, CA
About the Job
FSA - Freight Securement Assistant (Janesville)
Compensation: $16/hour includes weekly discretionary performance bonus
FSA's are an entry level position responsible for assisting the yard crew and drivers
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist Drivers with freight securement
- Assist Drivers to properly secure and tarp freight
- Operating forklift is not a responsibility of the role.
This role is accountable to develop and maintain a strong sense of teamwork and clear communications between the Drivers and Yard leaders.
- Constant check-in and prioritization of the work plan for shift is necessary
- Encouraging and expecting collaboration between drivers and yard leaders is a key accountability for this position
- Accountable for achieving aggressive work goals as a team
Other important duties as assigned including:
- Daily Facilities cleaning & maintenance
- Daily Yard cleaning & maintenance
Requirements:
- Speak and Read English
- Able to Understand and follow verbal and written directions from supervisor and/or co-workers
- Self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision
- Must have reliable transportation Must have free movement of wrists, arms, and hands
- Must have average to excellent body coordination
- Must be able to work from heights; from ground level to possible heights of 20 feet
- Ability to lift and carry up to 130 pounds
- Ability to Push & Pull from moderate to maximum effort
- Ability to bend at waist and kneel while possibly lifting at the same time
- Ability to reach/twist in conjunction with pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and bending
- Have adequate body balance to climb, bend, lift, and crawl onto, around and over cargo
- Good hearing and vision -- Must pass a color vision test
- Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Offers of employment will be contingent on drug testing, background checks and a post-offer physical assessment.
Pay structure: $16.00 per hour and includes weekly discretionary performance pay.
This is a full time non-exempt position and you must be available up to 50 hours per week and weekends based on business need. The Freight Securement Position (FSA) work shift starts at 6pm daily and ends based on business need. You must be comfortable working outside year round in all weather conditions. Benefits offered: Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Time Off, 401k, and more.
Successful candidate must pass a 30, 60, and 90 day evaluation. Log onto www.kaisertransport.com to complete an application.