Yard Worker

POSITION:

Yard Worker

STATUS:

Non-Exempt (hourly)

REPORTS TO:

Logistics Manager

DATE:

4/15/24

DIRECT REPORTS:

Yard Supervisor

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:

• 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

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.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I have received a copy of this job description, have read and understand it and will complete all assigned duties and responsibilities. I recognize that the company reserves the right to modify this job description and that I will be informed of all modifications prior to their effective date.