Yard Worker

PURPOSE

The purpose of this job is to assist customers in the location and loading of product, review materials loaded against invoices or requisitions, and ensure product/materials are well stocked.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aids customers in locating and loading product.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoices or requisitions and completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
• Moves product/materials throughout the yard ensuring they are placed in the correct areas.
• Ensures product/materials are well stocked at all times.
• Performs routine yard cleanup.
• Observes and adheres to all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers.
• Attends periodic safety meetings as required and may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months’ experience with performing similar tasks
• OSHA Forklift Certification

Competencies

• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Read and understand invoices and requisitions

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• Primarily works in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls).