Yard Operations Associate

Holt Industrial Systems is looking for a Yard Associate for our Houston, Texas location. This position is responsible for safely locating, receiving, inspecting, verifying, and documenting assets in a yard environment. This position will also provide inventory counts and operate various types and sizes of equipment. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily:  Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values Collaboration with key internal/external resources Ongoing self-development Completing monthly safety training. This position hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our address is 8640 Panair Street, Houston, Texas 77061..

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 

• Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values
• Collaboration with key internal/external resources
• Ongoing self-development
• Completing monthly safety training

Essential Functions:

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Verify and document all assets arriving and departing the yard.
• Accurately stage and prep assets to fulfill incoming requests. 
• Load and unload assets, conduct inspect procedures, fuel, and report the condition of assets per safety protocols.
• Provide timely updates for all inventory items leaving or returning to the yard through the Shipping and Receiving function.
• Photograph all incoming and outgoing assets and upload pictures following current processes.
• Troubleshoot, communicate and problem-solve potential shipping and receiving delays on assets.
• Performs, reconciles, and completes inventory counts of machines and work tools. 
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance.
• Performs other related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective utilization of organizational planning, self-management, analytical problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong planning and coordination skills
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Dexterity, hearing, and talking requirements are constant. 
• Visual ability to observe employees in the workplace, analyze operations, and detect situations of concern.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to operate a forklift. 
• Ability to conduct safety assessments before starting a task.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Industry experience preferred.

License:

• Valid driver license
• Forklift certification preferred

Travel:

• Some local travel 

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods on their feet.
• This role frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Employee is required to stand, walk, kneel, squat, crawl, bend, and twist.
• Employees may be required to climb and lift items weighing up to and over 50 pounds.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions.

Work Environment:

• Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.
• Frequently works at a fast pace with interruptions.

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.