The yard worker will work in a Company plant or a facility used to store or produce premixed concrete or related aggregates. Under general supervision perform a variety of yard related duties, including cleanings and preventative maintenance activities to help keep production equipment and the yard in good working condition.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Checks, washes and performs minor repairs of equipment, plant and other company assets.
- Keeps concrete loading area clean and organized.
- Operates hydraulic lifting equipment; i.e., forklifts, front loaders, aerial lifts etc.
- Operates front loader for loading or moving aggregates or concrete residues.
- Checks and cleans water-recycling system daily.
- Informs plant manager or batch man of material usage throughout the day.
- Reports any problems found on equipment to Maintenance.
- Conducts facility maintenance and repairs as required.
- Operates service truck or other company vehicles as needed.
- Follows all safety rules, including the use of personal protective equipment applicable to the performance of his/her job duties.
- Reports safety hazards and incidents to appropriate management.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
- Conduct all assigned tasks according to procedures unless directed to do otherwise.
- Safely load and unload equipment and materials onto vehicles/plant.
- Safely operate hand and power tools, pumps, and electrical equipment.
- Assist in maintaining orderliness of yard.
- Follow directives accurately and efficiently.
- Effectively communicates with supervisor and co-workers.
- Ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. when needed.
- Must be available to work on Saturdays and to work overtime as required.
Competencies
- Communication.
- Ethical Practice.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
- A valid drivers license is required
- Forklift, loader or other equipment operator certificate is preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions. Employee must wear required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, ear protection, gloves and safety glasses.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. when needed
- Climb up and down ladders, stairs and equipment throughout the course of a shift
- Stoop, reach, squat, bend, kneel, push and pull
Education/Experience
Related experience preferred but not mandatory.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. . Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
1. Use fine manipulation of controls and tools
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Apex Parts Distributors, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).