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Yard Attendant

Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Overview : Yard Attendant

As Yard Attendant, you'll ensure the smooth and efficient loading and unloading of cargo, keeping accurate records of work orders and maintaining a safe and organized yard environment.

Shift : Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 am to 3 : 30 pm

Competitive pay & benefits!

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision - eligibility after 30 days of employment!
  • Employee discounts within our network - hotels, airlines and automotive
  • Paid vacation in first year
  • 401(k) match
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Job Description : WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Manage and optimize yard operations by coordinating truck movements and cargo loading
  • Operate handheld devices and terminal system to track and update cargo locations, work orders, and equipment types
  • Contribute to process improvement, ensure safety and quality standards
  • Opportunity to train new employees
  • Remain flexible to perform duties as assigned
  • Job Requirements : WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Ability to read and understand department SOPs, and ability to quickly learn processes
  • Must be capable of carrying our specific work procedures and directions of management and leads
  • Ability to troubleshoot operational issues
  • Must be capable of meeting / exceeding the required production standards
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
  • Must understand basic math
  • Be motivated, self-directed and detail oriented
  • Must be able to lift, carry and hold items up to 50lbs
  • Ability to bend, stoop, stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Able to work in all weather conditions
  • Have a valid drivers license and clean driving record
  • Great communication and teamwork mindset
  • Possess good hand / eye coordination
  • Comfortable working in all weather conditions, extreme hot or cold
  • Willing and able to frequently learn new technology and equipment
  • See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero- emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!

    ABOUT US :

    At Wallenius Wilhelmsen and across our businesses, salaries are determined by position, level, location, and similar factors. The pay or salary range listed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum projected rate of pay for the specific position across our United States locations. Equally as important, as a team member, individual earnings may consider knowledge, skills, abilities, work location and related factors. The current starting hourly pay for this position is $20.00 - $23.00. Wallenius Wilhelmsen team members are also eligible for annual merit-based salary adjustments, and participation in competitive benefit programs. Some roles in the company may offer an additional annual bonus. Additional details on salary or pay ranges and benefits will be available through the interview and employment process. Salary or pay ranges are separate from bonus opportunities and / or benefit plans. At Wallenius Wilhelmsen benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the country work location. This role will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic and supplemental life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. Full-Time U.S. based employees also receive scheduled paid holidays, floating holidays determined each year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.

    Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.

    We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 28 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.

    OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

    We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.

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    Pay Type : Hourly

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