Yard Worker - Simi Valley, CA
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Purpose : Under direct supervision performs a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. Provides customer service to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
- Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
- Moves product / material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
- Ensures product / material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
- Performs routine cleanup of yard.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education Required : High School / GED
Job Category : Maintenance
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities :
Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks.Strong customer service skills.Knowledge of company products / inventory available at work location.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions.Work Environment / Physical Activity :
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls).