YARD LABORER

Overview : Summary :

Summary :

The Yard Operator is responsible for ensuring raw materials are properly received, stored, and loaded for production. This position is also responsible for performing routine maintenance on plant equipment and ensuring that the yard area is properly maintained and organized.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

To offload material to the plant, silos, or bulker trucks from railcars

Assist machine operators in and around yard with loading, unloading, sorting, and maintaining all work areas

Operation of rubber tire loader and fork-lift

Move products to and from storage areas, docks, vehicles, or containers by hand or using other equipment

Sort products based on specifications; close attention to detail in attaching tags and marking products for identification

Clean and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment, the drivers room, bathrooms, warehouse, bins, carts, and other containers;

maintain equipment storage to ensure inventory is protected

Flexible in work assignments, open to working in multiple areas as necessary to get the job done

Active listening to receive oral instructions and read work orders to complete work assignments

Accurate recording and maintaining of work tickets / orders as instructed

Consistently maintain all safety precautions, using all safety gear and protective equipment

Participate in training courses to successfully operate barge unloading equipment

Operate a skid steer both on the ground and inside a barge

Assist with loading and unloading cement products off barges

Global Responsibilities :

Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position

This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications :

Education / Specialized Knowledge / Professional Certifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge on safe operation of a forklift, manlift, and front-end loader

Experience :

Specific Industry related experience preferred

Experience with general or routine maintenance tasks

Skills / Abilities :

Ability to operate a forklift, manlift, and front-end loader

Demonstrated ability to follow instruction and work independently

Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to read, write and distinguish colors

Working Conditions :

Majority of work performed outside

Exposure to elements of weather including heat, cold, rain and dust

Occasionally / frequently exposed to rough, muddy, walking surface

Intermittent exposure to high noise levels and vibration

Frequent exposure to moving parts / pieces of equipment.

Frequent exposure to cement, lime, concrete, admixtures, dust, diesel fuel, and other substances that may cause burns, be toxic or explosive if handled incorrectly

Frequent exposure to water and wet conditions

Physical Requirements :

Occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling

Frequent periods of extended sitting

Occasional need to climb heights of up to 60 feet

Occasional need to stretch, reach and grab

Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Frequent use of foot pressure to operate clutch and transmission

Occasional periods of walking across uneven surfaces

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.