Pallet Yard Services & Repair Associate

Overview:

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for sorting, repairing, and keeping the yard in orderly condition, at the direction of the Supervisor and/or Site Management.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Other job duties may be assigned)

• Pallet Repair, pneumatic guns, hand sort pallets, nailing pallets, driving forklifts, sweeping areas, including yard debris, dock areas and levelers, etc.
• Trash removal
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• The ability to work in a physically demanding yard environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice
• Reliable transportation to and from work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to effectively organize own schedule to ensure timely completion of all projects within the scheduled time-frames.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with client, co-workers, and managers of the Company.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect individual and others’ safety. Ability to safely perform all required physical job duties wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, gloves, goggles, and ear plugs. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1 year previous warehouse experience
• Prior experience operating equipment, including but not limited to propane forklifts, but not required
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties