Production Yard Worker

Job Description

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 2:00 pm

Position Summary:

• Cut up lumber and rubber mats
• Sweep and clean work areas
• Sort and stack scrap plywood
• Build shipping boxes with a power nail gun
• Ensures compliance with all safety policies and that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn
• Shovel snow when needed
• Use a tractor to move trailers in the shipping yard
• Eventually, operate forklifts to stack and load trailers
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to show up for work on time daily
• Attention to detail
• Good organizational skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Standing – up to 90%
• Walking – up to 90%
• Crouching – up to 30%
• Lifting – approximately 50% during the shift

25 lbs. constantly and 50 pounds frequently

• Bending – up to 50 times/day
• Climbing – up to 20 times/day
• Kneeling – up to 50%
• Sight with the ability to distinguish color
• Driving seated – up to 50%
• Exposure to slippery work surfaces, dust, dirt and ice
• Exposure to extreme weather – 100% outside work
• Above average endurance

Desired Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous hands-on experience with tractors and forklifts preferred
• Previous hands-on experience with a variety of power tools preferred