Batch Plant Operator - Yard Specialist

About the role

The Yard Specialist at Clark Pacific supports daily manufacturing operations across various functional areas, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. This role involves hands-on work in the manufacturing environment and may support areas such as Production Lines, Maintenance, Loading, Kitting and Procurement, Woodshop, Batch Plant, Glass Division, Clark Metal Works (CMW)/PEP, and Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with team members, projects, and proprietary information.
• Follow established safety principles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for materials, equipment, and work areas.
• Complete required documentation and perform material handling duties including receiving, storage, disbursement, and delivery of materials, products, and equipment.
• Prepare and assemble materials for manufacturing according to drawings and work instructions, including mixing, cutting, bending, welding, gluing, and assembly.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure debris, recyclables, and hazardous materials are properly managed and stored.
• Operate machinery and hand and power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, welding equipment, CNC machines, and other fabrication tools.
• Support general manufacturing and yard operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, construction, concrete, or a related field required.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to follow instructions, work plans, and blueprints.
• Dependable, team-oriented work ethic.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to participate in required training and skill development.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in manufacturing and outdoor environments with exposure to weather, noise, moving equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, with assistance for heavier loads.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, high-visibility vest, gloves, eye and hearing protection.

Benefits (Union)

• Medical insurance options including HDHP Plan with Employer Funded with HSA, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Employer contributions toward medical premiums and Health Savings Account (HSA), increasing with length of service and job classification.
• Dental insurance through Sun Life Dental.
• Vision insurance through VSP.
• Retailment 401k with Employer Contributions.
• Paid training and advancement opportunities.
• Consistent, full-time employment with overtime opportunities based on production needs.

Benefit eligibility and employer contributions vary based on length of service, classification, and union agreement.