What are the responsibilities and job description for the T- Rock Yard Loader position at Star Nursery?
Job Description
The Rock Yard Loader position will be responsible for moving and loading with a company provided front end loader or forklift. In addition, will be required to maintain documentation of vehicle movement around the facility, daily pre and post-trip inspections and associated documentation of their assigned, maintain a safe work environment and be required to follow and be held accountable to company guidelines for safe loader operation.
- Ensures equipment is maintained
- Operates company equipment safely
- Loads trucks and trailers with rock, sand, gravel and bulk material
- Prepares orders and makes certain they are ready for pick up or delivery
- Assists customers load into vehicles or trailers
- Ensure the yard and store areas are properly maintained
- Provides service to customers as needed.
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor.
- Follows yard guidelines to maintain a safe working environment (i.e. speed limits, etc.).
- Must be able to load vehicles as required.
- Must be able to work in hot, cold and windy outdoor weather
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
- At least two years of work experience in an outdoor environment.
- One year of loader or forklift experience, certification preferred.
- Excellent customer service attitude and skills.
- Positive attitude/High Integrity.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment including Forklift, Sweeper, Bob Cat, Skidsters & Backhoes
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures outside
Physical Aspects of the job
- Frequently bending, twisting and rotating trunk, arms and legs
- Standing 100% of the time/walking 99% of the time/climbing 10% of the time
- Working with arms extended and bent constantly
- Frequently moving parts and stock weighing up to 35 pounds, 10 to 50 feet
- Occasionally moving parts and stock weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling
- occasionally
- Frequently moving merchandise weighing 10 to 25 pounds from floor to counter
- Occasionally moving and stocking overhead shelves with parts weighing 5 to 15 pounds
- Constant gross hand and finger dexterity; frequently grasping and manipulating
Constant hand and eye coordination