Yard Worker - Alcom of Maine
Winslow, ME
About the Job
POSITION: | Yard Worker |
| STATUS: | Non-Exempt (hourly) |
REPORTS TO: | Yard Supervisor |
| DATE: | 8/29/24 |
DIRECT REPORTS: | None |
| LOCATION: | Bonner, Montana |
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:
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
Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job by job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.
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