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Join Lynden: Where Your Career Becomes an Adventure 

At Lynden, we don’t just move goods—we connect communities. As a trusted provider of transportation and logistics solutions across Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and beyond, we specialize in connecting remote locations. Whether by air, land, or sea, our people thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering with care. We believe that when the right people are equipped with the right tools and support, meaningful things happen. If you’re looking for a career that offers growth, variety, and the chance to make an impact, you’ve come to the right place.

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Why Lynden?

People-Centric Culture

We recognize that our employees are the backbone of our success. We foster a collaborative environment where each team member’s contributions are valued.

Growth Opportunities

You’ll find an array of opportunities for growth within the Lynden family of companies, including career progression, on-the-job training, and continuous learning.

Comprehensive Benefits

We support our employees with competitive salaries, annual wage reviews, and benefits that include affordable healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Making a Difference

We deliver cargo to places others can't—empowering teams across the company to make a real impact and stay connected to the communities we serve.

Lynden history photo 2024

Our Core Values

Work that Makes an Impact

Your work contributes to something meaningful at Lynden. Whether it’s delivering clean water after a flood, flying vaccines to remote communities, or supporting relief efforts around the world, our teams play a role in improving lives and responding when help is needed. With a diverse fleet that includes hovercraft, Hercules aircraft, trucks, and marine vessels, we’re equipped to reach places others can’t. Our commitment to service is shared across the company—from leadership to operations to customer service—and reflects our values of giving back and staying connected to the communities we serve. It’s a place where your efforts have purpose, and where the work you do makes a lasting difference.

Alaska Marine Lines barge
Donating pallets of bottled water in Kake, Alaska
Alaska Marine Lines barge
Lynden Air Cargo Hercules aircraft
Donating pallets of bottled water in Kake, Alaska
Lynden Air Cargo Hercules aircraft

How Employees Describe Lynden

What does family mean to us?

We see family as a team—one built on mutual respect, collaboration, and support. We work together with the understanding that strong relationships lead to long-term success. Many of us have been part of the Lynden team for years, and we take pride in creating an environment where people look out for one another and grow together.

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Chart Your Course at Lynden

We’re proud of the growth our employees experience— some even began their careers as summer interns. We foster a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging employees to explore all facets of our transportation operations. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, move between departments, and even transition across companies within the Lynden family.

Our collaborative environment bridges knowledge gaps, helping you understand not just your role, but how it contributes to the bigger picture. Employees consistently share how much they value working with supportive teams, learning from others, and being part of a company that invests in their future. We believe our diverse workforce is key to our success—and we invite you to be part of it.

Where We Work

What Lynden Does Every Day

Celebrating What We’ve Earned Together

These recognitions represent the consistent dedication and collective achievements of our team.

Benefits

Lynden is proud to offer the following benefits:

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement with employer match

Bonus pay
where applicable

Medical, dental, and vision with low monthly premiums

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training

Career development

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family-owned

Safe workplace

Our Recruitment Process

Explore

Research the various roles throughout the Lynden family of companies.
step 1

Discover

Identify where your career goals can make a difference with our customers.
step 2

Apply

Submit an application or resume that highlights your skills and experience.
step 3

Interview

Meet with our hiring team to discuss how you can contribute to the Lynden mission.
step 4
Hiring military veterans

Hiring Military

Lynden offers many opportunities to the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the military. We understand and appreciate the organizational, time management, and teamwork skills you bring with your experience.

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Environmental Stewardship

Green colors everything we do at Lynden. Lynden has a long history of operating responsibly in the sensitive lands, air, and waters of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

Read more about our environmental stewardship.

Lynden history photo 1926

Our Story

Lynden has grown from a two-stop, two-truck operation in Lynden, WA to an international multi-modal logistics company serving customers around the world.

Read more about our history.

Lynden Customer Appreciation lunch in Alaska

Our Culture and Values

Delivering quality service with a smile is a hallmark of the Lynden companies. Most of our employees have been with us for decades and consider their co-workers family.

Read more about our culture and values.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lynden offers a wide range of career paths—from roles in operations like dispatchers, drivers, and mechanics to positions in IT, customer service, and accounting. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here.

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable premiums and low deductibles. We also offer mental health resources, 401(k) matching contributions, additional annual retirement contributions, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.

Yes, for most positions, we contribute to your 401(k) and match 50% of your first 6% contribution. Additionally, we provide an extra 3% contribution to your 401(k), fully funded by us.

Our health insurance offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable premiums and low deductibles. It includes a large network of providers, free preventative services, telehealth options, mental health support, and wellness programs.

Yes, we conduct urine testing or oral testing, depending on the position.

Most positions are full-time working 40+ hours a week.

We conduct annual compensation reviews, during which you may receive merit raises, performance raises, and/or market adjustment raises.

Our hiring process includes virtual and/or in-person interviews. Most positions are on-site or hybrid.

We continually strive to maintain a positive work environment built on mutual respect, collaboration, and support. Many of our employees have been with us for years and enjoy opportunities to work in diverse locations—including Alaska and around the world. Lynden Incorporated has not had a layoff in over 40 years, offering job stability and a career full of adventure.

Yes! We support ongoing learning and development through training programs, mentorship, and opportunities to grow within the company, move between departments, and even transition to other companies within the Lynden family. Our collaborative environment helps bridge knowledge gaps, giving you a deeper understanding not just of your role, but also how you contribute to the bigger picture.

A strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and reliable attendance are key to success at Lynden.

Pay ranges and benefits vary by position. Please refer to the specific job posting for more details.

Read the job posting carefully and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience relate to the position. Bonus if you educate yourself about the Lynden family of companies!

Awards and Recognition

Join the Lynden Team!

Looking for a career that offers growth, variety, and the chance to make an impact? You’ve come to the right place!

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