Yard Worker - Alcom of Maine

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.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• 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.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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. 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 loud noises, below 85db

• Exposure to slipper work surfaces, dust, dirt and shavings

• Exposure to extreme weather – position is 100% outside
• Above average endurance