POSITION:

Yard Worker

LOCATION:

Waco, TX

STATUS:

Non-Exempt (hourly)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Loading finished trailers on flatbed, drop deck, and ramp commercial carrier trailers. Properly secure all outgoing loads while keeping pace with shipping demands.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loads finished trailers and parts for scheduled shipments.
• Operates forklift, yard tractor, and material handling equipment in and around the warehouse
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the yard
• Utilizes available loading straps, wood, and dunnage to secure loads properly.
• Ensures compliance with all safety policies and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
• Works with the Shipping Yard Lead to ensure proper load documentation is provided to each driver.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on all yard equipment, including tractor, lift truck, and various fall protection equipment systems.
• Reviews freight orders to identify potential issues to avoid delays in shipping.
• Loads and unloads shipments, and pallets, as may be required.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED

· Previous hands-on experience with tractors, vehicles and forklifts, and boom lifts preferred

· Previous hands-on experience with a variety of power tools preferred

· Previous experience rigging desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Planning: thinking ahead and preparing action plans to achieve results.
• Must have advanced rigging and load securement skills
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with crew and outside drivers.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – up to 90%
• Walking – up to 90%
• Pushing and pulling – up to 100 pounds frequently
• Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift
  • 25 pounds constantly
  • 75 pounds frequently
• Bending – up to 50 times/day
• Climbing – up to 20 times/day
• Crouching – up to 30%
• Kneeling – up to 50%
• Sight with the ability to distinguish color
• Driving seated – up to 50%
• Exposure to moderate, steady, and fairly loud noises below 85db
• Exposure to slipper work surfaces, dust, dirt and shavings
• Exposure to extreme weather – position is 100% outside
• Above average endurance