What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Worker position at Jan Packaging?
We are seeking a Yard Operator for full time employment. The duties/qualities we are seeking are:
- Manage daily loading/unloading operations to include various trailer types, containers and flat racks, Jan Packaging trucks as well as outside truckers.
- Be able to communicate with our dispatch department in regards to work flow
- Maintain the yard in a clean and timely manner
- Communicate with warehouse workers regarding work assignments
- Be able to operate a yard tractor, will train.
- CDL is not required, but preferred
- Perform daily light inspections of equipment
- Go off site to customer locations to assist with rigging jobs
- Inspect rigging equipment to verify all equipment is in safe working order
- Operate overhead crane, will train.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Good organizational & communication skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- General knowledge of tractor trailers, forklifts and overhead cranes
- Ability to prioritize & complete assigned duties
REQUIRED
- Previous heavy equipment experience
- Must have better than high school education or equal work experience
- Must have worked continuously in the last 6 months
- Valid Driver's license
- Ability to operate a tractor trailer (Class A CDL is a plus), crane and forklifts up to 25 tons
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
You will primarily be working in the yard in all- weather situations, but going off site for rigging jobs will occur. Climbing on and off equipment will be on a daily basis. Lifting up to 75 lbs is a regular occurance.
This job will on a full time basis Mon-Friday 6am to 2:30pm. Overtime is available occasionally.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $-1