What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Worker position at builders?
Performs a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. Provides customer service to customers.
What You'll Do:
- Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
- Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
- Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
- Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
- Performs routine cleanup of yard.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months’ experience with performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Requires OSHA Forklift Certification
Work Environment / Physical Activity:
- Work is performed primarily 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.