What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Hand position at LLOYD COMPANIES INC?
POSITION SUMMARY
This individual is responsible for supporting daily operations within the plant’s yard, ensuring the smooth flow of materials, trusses, and finished goods. The Yard Hand will work with various teams, including production, design, inventory, and delivery, to facilitate the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of trusses and related materials. The position requires a high level of physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts and loaders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in receiving, storing, and maintaining an accurate inventory of raw materials, components, and finished trusses.
- Maintain the yard in an orderly and efficient manner, ensuring that trusses and materials are properly stacked and stored.
- Load, unload, and move trusses and other building materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual lifting.
- Help load and unload trucks with trusses and other materials for shipment or delivery.
- Implement and manage a system that designates where a job will be located or stored in the yard prior to delivery.
- Maintain the lumberyard, ensuring the yard is clear of obstructions and organized at all times.
- Assist with routine cleaning of equipment and work area, this includes snow removal.
- Collect and dispose of scrap materials, debris, and waste generated during production, ensuring the yard and plant are clean and free from hazards.
- Read and interpret work orders (typed, handwritten, electronic).
- Follow all safety protocols and company policies, including the proper use of PPE and ensuring that equipment is safely operated.
- Work at a high level and operate in a deadline driven environment.
- Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, rewarding work environment.
- Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Proven working experience in a lumber yard.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- An understanding of and/or the desire to learn how to interpret and read blueprints and specifications.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Must communicate well (written, verbal, and electronically) with clients, all levels of company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals.
- Flexibility, winning spirit/attitude, tolerance for change.
- True desire to complete a project with conscious care, commitment and concentration.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and productivity.
- Forklift certification (preferred) or willingness to train.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
2-3 years of successful experience in a lumber yard preferred.
COMPANY VALUES
- Do the Right Thing. Act Ethically. We are responsible for our words, our actions and our results.
- Build Relationships for Life. At Work. At Home. In the Community.
- Solve It. Deliver results through innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving.
- Have Fun. Perform at Your Best. Celebrate Successes.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts of basic math skills to meet production standards.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The job is performed in a lumber yard and manufacturing plant setting.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Must be aware and conform to all safety requirements when in the building, operating motor vehicles, or in the field performing duties for the company.