Freight Handler/Dock to Driver Job at Lynden International in Ketchikan

3295 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals like you to join our team! We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be! Paid time off – 17 days per year plus additional extended leave Paid holidays – 8 holidays per year in addition to PTO Health insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions Health insurance for your family – we contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family 401(k) – with company match and additional annual retirement contribution Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Life insurance and AD&D – free of charge to you Long-term disability – free of charge to you Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement SUMMARY: Alaska Marine Trucking (AMT) is hiring for our Dock to Driver Training Program designed to pay for CDL Training for employees who would like to obtain their Class-A CDL. Successful candidates will be hired as Freight Handlers with the expectation that they will become Class-A Drivers through the dock to driver training program. While working as a freight handler the employee will learn our processes and procedures both on the dock and while on delivery routes. During the training period the successful candidates are expected to work through the process of acquiring a CDL with AMT and our training partners. All CDL training costs will be covered by Alaska Marine Trucking. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safety is the first responsibility to our employees and customers. This position is safety-sensitive and requires constant alertness. Inspect truck and trailer for defects to ensure safe operating condition before, during, and after trips; complete and submit daily vehicle inspection form. Check shipping papers for proper descriptions of commodities (including hazardous materials), weight, packaging, marking, labeling, and other information necessary to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of customer freight. Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges when necessary. Maneuver vehicle in a safe and efficient manner while transporting cargo in situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and difficult loading or unloading facilities. Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatcher. Operate forklifts with lifting capacity between 3,000# and 8,000# to move freight between equipment, warehouse, and yard locations. Load and unload truck/trailer, securing shipments using a variety of cargo straps, ropes, lumber, etc.; this may involve climbing onto the deck of a flatbed, onto a flatbed load, and/or into and out of containers and trailers as needed. Assist in the maintenance of company property, including sweeping the warehouse floor, equipment, and other housekeeping duties as required. Report all safety hazards, incidents, and/or accidents involving cargo, vehicles, drivers, personnel, or citizens at large. Maintain records required for compliance with State, Federal, and corporate rules and regulations including but not limited to vehicle inspections, hazardous material manifests, and permits. Must be able to work flexible hours. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; the employee customarily works at least 40 hours per week on a planned continuous basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent and a Commercial Learners Permit from the State of Alaska. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of lading, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure manuals, employee and safety rules and manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and other employees. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to obtain a Class-A CDL from the State of Alaska Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations; ability to read and understand wire and hydraulic schematics. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations. Ability to organize and follow through to completion of projects and tasks assigned or assumed; ability to provide objective and decisive action(s) necessary to resolve any/all issues with minimal disruption to operational performance. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and handle demanding customers’ needs. Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. Must be flexible to work extended hours and adaptable to change. Must have the ability to work well under pressure and handle demanding customers’ needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports using the provided maintenance software. Must be capable of working with little or no supervision as well as working as part of a team. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES AK Class-A Commercial Learners Permit with no restrictions Pass the following written tests for endorsements: Hazardous Materials Tanker Doubles/Triples Driving record must meet State of Alaska, FMCSA and Alaska Marine Trucking’s requirements for CDL Ability to obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate Eligible for Transportation Worker Identification Credential Ability to obtain forklift certification for operating truck forks with lifting capacities between 3,000# and 8,000#. 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 the job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear while communicating with customers, drivers, and co-workers during normal daily activities. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch while inspecting vehicles and other equipment. Regularly required to use hands, arms and fingers to perform normal duties such as steering, manipulating, operating controls, lifting, transporting, moving and securing freight and other objects, inspecting equipment, and entering computer data. Employee must be able to use eyes, hands and fingers to keyboard, operate phones, fax, radios, and other office machinery. Regularly required to hear, speak, and listen while communicating with telephones, radios and in person with customers and coworkers. Employee must possess close, distance, peripheral and depth perception. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel and/or crouch around equipment and facilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the normal course of the job. Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Ability to work on a warehousing dock. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts. Employee is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet, and/or humid conditions and occasionally works in high, precarious places. Employee occasionally works in an environment with a risk of electric shock. Noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud. Employee occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including incremental Arctic cold conditions and extreme heat and cold. COMMENTS A post-conditional offer of successfully passing an employment drug test and background investigation are required. Alaska Marine Trucking is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr