Yard Worker

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.

• Loads finished trailers and parts for scheduled shipments.
• Operates forklift, yard tractor, and material handling equipment in and around warehouse.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the yard.
• Utilizes available loading straps, wood, and dunnage to properly secure loads.
• Ensures compliance with all safety policies and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
• Works with the Shipping Yard Lead to assure proper load documentation is provided to each driver.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on all equipment in the yard to include 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, pallets, as may be required.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

• 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.

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare 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.

• 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 ability to distinguish color.
• Driving seated – up to 50%.
• Exposure to moderate, steady and fairly loud noises, below 85dB.
• Exposure to slippery work surfaces, dust, dirt and shavings.
• Exposure to extreme weather – position is 100% outside.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative
• Manufacturing