What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Worker position at Labor Finders?
Your Job
Do you like the sound of a fast-paced job where no two days of work are ever the same? Are you comfortable multi-tasking and doing whatever it takes to make sure operations are flowing smoothly? Do you take pride in your work and pay attention to detail? Well if this describes you, then we have an excellent opportunity for you as a Yard Worker!
Your Day
The job responsibilities may include the following :
- Loading and unloading freight haulers or railcars, including vehicles, equipment, merchandise, materials, etc.
- Detailing and inspecting all freight and equipment before transporting.
- Performing service on vehicles and heavy equipment including oil change and checking for fluid or coolant leaks.
- Moving equipment and materials with a forklift, tractor, electric pallet jack, or other tools and equipment.
- Entering damaged equipment into a database daily.
- Building and completing customer orders, preparing merchandise, equipment, and materials for distribution.
- Coordinating train logistics to move freight / passenger railcars to fit the planned configuration or to load / unload freight.
- Carrying out and coordinating activities of workers in the rail yard.
- Ensuring trains are carrying the correct material before leaving the yard.
- Training new yard employees.
- Cleaning and maintaining yard moving equipment on a regular basis.
- Maintaining updated task reports.
- Assisting with a variety of yard tasks as necessary.
You will also need to :
Your Gain
What you may gain while on the job :
Your Experience
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