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Posted: April 25, 2012
Company: Lanier Brugh Corp/span>
Position Title: Extra Board Drivers
Lanier Brugh Corp, a US Mail contractor, is hiring for extra board positions in the Seattle area. The job requires a minimum of 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience and a clean driving record with less than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years and a clean criminal record with no felonies in the last 10 years. You must be at least 23 years old and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen for COL drivers.

Trips are paid on a flat rate averaging around $20 per hour. Full time is possible quickly at this time, as of April 25th we need a couple of full time drivers and a few extra board drivers. We expect more work to come in the next few months based on changes at the Post Offices.

If interested, please call Lanier Brugh Corp at 800-922-2991 or email Erik at eadams@brughtrucking.com or you can download an application from our website at www.brughtrucking.com.

Posted: March 30, 2012
Company: Pacific Coast Steel
Position Title: Class A Driver
Location: Auburn, WA

About the company:
Pacific Coast Steel is one of the largest and most capable reinforcing steel contractors in the United States. Headquartered in San Diego, CA. Pacific Coast Steel performs construction work on over 400 construction projects throughout the Western United States including California, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Arizona. The projects include metropolitan high rise buildings, public works projects, engineering, and large municipal projects including airports, hospitals and schools.

Pacific Coast Steel is seeking an experienced Class A Driver to join our team in Auburn, WA.

Requirements:

Have High School diploma or equivalent
Have verifiable Class A experience
Have a verifiable safe driving history
Possess solid work ethic
Posses a professional demeanor
Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits:
Pacific Coast Steel offers an attractive wage and benefits package including:

Hourly compensation of $20 DOE
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Union Pension Plan
Vacation pay
Sick days
Paid Holidays

To Apply:
Qualified Class A applicants should submit resume via Monster at http://www.pcsgp.com/careers.html

Note: applicants called for interviews will be asked to provide a current DMV Printout.

*Pacific Coast Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**Employment relationship is At-Will.
***The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and be a reasonable representation of its activities.

Posted: March 28, 2012
Company: Pepsi Beverages
Position Title: Merchandiser-Seasonal

Job Description:

Position is responsible for product merchandising within large volume stores. This includes stocking shelves, rotating shelved product, setting up displays, cooler stocking/rotation, storage room organization and movement of product from storage to the sales floor. Sales responsibilities and customer contact are incidental and not a significant role for this position. Position may be part or full-time.
This position requires lifting, loading, pushing and pulling cases weight from 20-45 pounds repeatedly over 10-12 hour work periods; as well as bending, reaching and squatting while merchandising and moving products. It may require pre-employment physical capability evaluation

Primary Job Accountabilities:

Merchandise store shelving, coolers and displays with Pepsi products in accounts assigned by supervisor
Utilize promotional material (signs, banners) in accounts
Keep back room stock in neat and orderly condition
Communicate sales results to store and Pepsi management
Build customer relationships at store level

For immediate consideration, please go to www.pepsibeveragesjobs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Posted: March 14, 2012
Company: The Washington State Labor Education and Research Center
Position Title: Labor Educator
The Washington State Labor Education and Research Center at the South Seattle Community College has an opening for a Labor Educator. All applications must be processed through the Seattle Community College District Human Resources website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sccd/default.cfm

The deadline is March 30th, 2012.

The Labor Educator will work with Labor Center staff to plan and implement trainings and workshops with unions, community organizations, and campus programs. These trainings and workshops will provide education and skills development for and about workers and their organizations. Some of the workshops the Labor Educator may be asked to facilitate include classes for union stewards, collective bargaining, leadership and communication, community-labor alliances, and organizing. The Labor Educator will do strategic outreach to the labor community to develop programs, and be a resource to faculty and staff at the Seattle Community Colleges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching and public speaking: Presenting materials about work, workers, and their organizations in training and workshop settings.
Outreach: Communicating with constituencies regarding programs via variety of communication technologies and in person.
Strategic Program Development and Coordination: Working with Labor Center staff and allies to develop programs and recruit participants.
Research: Gathering information about key issues and events affecting work, workers, and the economy to use in trainings and to provide to constituencies as needed.
Logistics and administrative support for Center functions: Working with Center and College staff to track and maintain the Center's resources and make them accessible to our constituencies.
Resource for faculty and students: Working with campus programs and instructors to incorporate the specialized knowledge and practices of Labor Education into existing College settings.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Teaching and public speaking: confident & creative presentation and facilitation skills.
In-depth knowledge of unions, labor history and current labor struggles.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Outreach: sensitivity to a broad variety of diversity issues and comfort engaging in controversial topics. Logistics and administrative support for Center functions: basic computer skills; being organized and an excellent time manager; ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekends.
Physical requirements: a great deal of sitting, some standing, some driving, minimal lifting and carrying, a great deal of computer and phone use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree AND minimum of three years' experience in union and/or labor education activities, OR 5 years of union and/or labor education experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficiency in language other than English
Having held an officer or staff position in a union
Having participated in significant union campaigns including organizing, bargaining, leadership development, etc

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Candidates are encouraged to emphasize specializations they may have in particular skill areas such as collective bargaining, contract enforcement, union management, labor law, or strategic research, and/or particular content areas such as working women, immigrant workers, young workers, workers of color, the building and construction trades, or global labor. Applicants will be required to do a brief teaching demonstration as part of the interview.

SALARY AND FUNDING

This is a full-time position for which the Center has 3 years of guaranteed funding. The money for this position has come directly from unions and supporters through a fund raising drive led by the Washington State Labor Council. We intend to work hard in the next three years to see our public funding restored so that this position can be continued beyond the 3 years of union funding. The salary is $50,000 with full benefits.

Posted: March 14, 2012
Company: Pepsi Beverages
Position Title: Driver - Vending/Fountain Equipment Deliver and Install

Job Description:

Delivers and install vending equipment as needed. Position uses lifting and moving equipment to load and unload large vending machine, coolers, and fountain posts at customer accounts. Prepares equipment for delivery and maintains all paperwork associated with equipment installation and removal.. May also assist with equipment and storage at facility (move and organize equipment in inventory).
Position requires lifting, pushing/pulling and moving vending machines that weight approximately 800-1200 pounds several times over 10-12 hour period.

Primary Job Accountabilities:

Upload used vendors and load vendors for daily delivery, remove old vendor if necessary, bring new vendor in and install, unload and reload with product as necessary
Educate customers on basic equipment repair and upkeep procedures
Collect accurate and complete equipment information
Maintain parts tools and equipment
After each delivery, complete paperwork on job and maintain accurate customer/work order records
Transport miscellaneous items, for example, compressors for repair/scrap, cardboard for recycle, etc

For immediate consideration, please go to www.pepsibeveragesjobs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Posted: January 31, 2012
Company: Penn Truck
Location: Auburn
Position title: Driver
Penn Truck in Auburn is looking for 3 drivers.

Contact Information:

Bart Lutton
701 6th St. N.W.
Auburn, WA 98001
Phone: (253) 929-2000

Job Requirements:

CDL - A
Haz Mat Endorsement
Clean Record
Experience required

Posted: January 10, 2012
Company: Pepsi Beverages
Position Title: Warehouse Person (Loader) - Full Time

Job Description:

Work from order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk and/or route trucks, using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy, both on what is loaded onto outgoing trucks and what is unloaded from incoming trucks.
Transport truck loading involves moving full pallets of product from the warehouse onto a trailer, and removing any returned pallets/plastic flats. Include unloading of raw materials and placing the in designated warehouse space.
Bulk truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors of product from the warehouse, then loading them onto a pallet. Responsible for maintaining the stability of the pallet by properly stacking and shrink wrapping the built pallet. In most cases, load pallets onto a trailer for local delivery. Unloading returned product and pallets/plastic flats. This is a very physical position.
Position requires lifting product weighing from 20-45 pounds repeatedly during a 10-12 hour work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting reaching and grasping as you move product.

Primary Job Accountabilities:

Organize and clean work area. Refer to load ticket to plan approach to building the order
Build load: Drive hi-lift to picking area and build pallet
Mark load ticket for out of stock items
finish load: Wrap pallet when complete
Turn in paper work with order for check before loading
Stage pallet and/or load into truck when ready
Retrieve product and load truck according to load sheet; have truck checked
Clean up: Complete partial pallets and put away mixed pallets. Maintain proper housekeeping standards in work area

For immediate consideration, please go to www.pepsibeveragesjobs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Posted: January 5, 2012
Company: Stoneway Concret
Position Title: Extra Drivers
Stoneway Sand & Gravel is looking for 5 to 6 extra drivers. If you have Ready Mix Experience and are interested, contact Doug at 206-255-9189.

Posted: December 27, 2011
Company: Washington State Convention Center
Position Title: Transportation Attendant, On-Call
Labor Council Rep: Teamsters, Local #117
Compensation: $14.02*

The following is a summary of the general nature and level of work performed by the staff member in this position. This description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Every employee at the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) works closely with our visitors and guests. We hire employees who enjoy greeting, listening and responding to these guests. All work is done with a smile and each employee is responsible for making a good first impression and knowing the WSCC service standards. Consistently delivering quality service is our number one priority.

The successful candidate will assist the Event Services Department in fulfilling the needs of our guests and exhibitors at WSCC. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Greet guests in a friendly, service oriented manner
Check credentials of exhibitors entering the facility via loading areas
Monitor and control vehicular traffic flow in the loading areas of the facility
Control traffic, issue hand carts, and distribute appropriate parking permits to exhibitors using Hand Carried Freight entrances and loading dock(s)
Operate freight elevator between various load-in and exhibit areas
Provide directions and general information about downtown Seattle and marshalling yards being used during event(s)
Respond to questions and inquiries about daily move-in/move-out activities in the WSCC
Act upon concerns and/or complaints from guests (referring them to the appropriate supervisor when necessary)
Monitor use of passenger load zones, queue vehicles, and advise drivers of rules relating to traffic management in and around the facility
Work outdoors in all weather conditions • Effectively use a two-way radio for communication with various departments within the WSCC

* Individuals hired into this position must serve a probationary period of six months. During first 10 work shifts, the hourly wage will be 85 percent ($11.92) of the hourly wage listed above. Union membership is not required during the application process, but will be required within 30 days of the first day of employment. The Teamsters Local #117 office is located at 14675 Interurban Avenue South, Suite 307 in Tukwila and can be reached by telephone at (206) 441-4860.

Education/Training
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in a service or hospitality environment. Experience in assisting with traffic flow, including queuing vehicles, is preferred.

Experience/Skills
Use of strong customer service approach while maintaining tight schedules for traffic flow. Requires the ability to react calmly and productively in various situations and respond to multiple questions and inquiries in a professional, pleasant manner. Maintain a team-oriented, working relationship with co-workers, subcontractors, and guests. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules or operating and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence, count items, add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, guests, and clients. Ability to quickly interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Application Process
This position will be open until filled. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

The WSCC Application for Employment and Structured Questionnaire for the position are available at the WSCC Service Entrance, located at the corner of 9th Avenue and Pike Street. Return the fully completed Application for Employment and Structured Questionnaire to the WSCC Service Entrance or you may mail these forms to:

WSCC Human Resources
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101

Resumes may be included, but not substituted for the Application for Employment or Structured Questionnaire.

Note: The applicant is responsible to submit the completed Application for Employment and Structured Questionnaire. Failure to provide both documents will result in no further considerations of the application.

The final hiring process involves employment reference checks and a criminal background check.

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process, and/or if selected for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at (206) 694-5038.

Washington State Convention Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: December 21, 2011
Company: Quality Custom Distribution, a division of Golden State Foods
Position Title: Driver
Location: Kent
Compensation: 20.60

Quality Custom Distribution, a division of Golden State Foods, a national food distributor is currently hiring Class A Drivers. -Class "A" CDL Required

We operate swing/graveyard shift only.
Local routes only.
Off-load own product.
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on consistent basis, and manage hand trucks with 200-300lbs of product.
Must have at least 1 year CDL work experience.
QCD operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Weekend/holiday work required. Class A Drivers- $20.60/hr
Excellent Benefit Package & Route Pay Incentive
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Free Workplace.
Union affiliation- Teamsters 117
Federal background screening

HOW TO APPLY:
Pick-up and submit application at our Kent Location, no phone calls please.

Quality Custom Distribution
18209 80th Ave. S. Suite C
Kent, WA 98032

Please bring your driver's license, social security card, and COMPLETE driving abstract.
Applications will not be accepted without proper documents.

Please, no phone calls about this job!

Posted: December 20, 2011
Company: Cedar Grove Composting
Position Title: Driver
Location: Seattle
Job Code: 142
Number of Openings: 2

CEDAR GROVE COMPOSTING HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A DRIVER WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND CLASS A CDL

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must meet the following requirements:

Must have CDL Class A clean driving record, and current medical card
Must be able to tarp and untarp loads.
Should have familiarity with local area and have efficient map reading skills for local deliveries.
Must keep an organized and professional appearance at all times
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential
History of good employment attendance.
Must interact with public in professional manner
Be selfmotivated and reliable to meet performance standards.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

Operate safely and efficiently a variety of trucks including Semi, Dump/Pup, & Doubles.
Perform pre-trip inspections and fill out log before operating vehicle.

Cedar Grove Composting, Inc.'s offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Composting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Posted: December 20, 2011
Company: Cedar Grove Composting
Position Title: Driver
Location: Seattle
Job Code: 162
Number of Openings: 1

CEDAR GROVE COMPOSTING HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A DRIVER WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND CLASS A CDL

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must meet the following requirements:

Must have CDL Class A clean driving record, and current medical card
Must be able to tarp and untarp loads.
Should have familiarity with local area and have efficient map reading skills for local deliveries.
Must keep an organized and professional appearance at all times
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential
History of good employment attendance.
Must interact with public in professional manner
Be selfmotivated and reliable to meet performance standards.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

Operate safely and efficiently a variety of trucks including Semi, Dump/Pup, & Doubles.
Perform pre-trip inspections and fill out log before operating vehicle.