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Yard Worker / Forklift Operator
Job Description
Petersen Brother is a 100% Drug Free Company and we would like to add a new team member with a strong work ethic, reliable attendance record and a commitment to safety in line with our company values.
We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Yard Helper to load and unload materials to and from trucks, trailers and storage areas and to perform other important work in support of yard operations.
Salary: $19 - $22.50 per hour DOE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading goods to/from vehicles, storage areas and yard
- Moving goods around the facility
- Stacking goods in the correct manner and in support of safety standards
- Checking loads are secure
- Stacking empty pallets
- Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging equipment battery
- Removing waste material from machines
- Assist customers and vendors with material loading and unloading
- Assist in the yard as directed in support of efficient yard operations
- Assist with miscellaneous duties/tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications / Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- High degree of attention to safety standards required to avoid injury to self and others
- Forklift Certified Preferred but not required
- Ability to operate different sizes/types forklifts and drive various types of vehicles
- Responsible for organization of yard stock
- Able to take direction from management and work as a team to achieve goals
- Self-starter, motivated and able to work independently when needed to complete work
- Able to work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions
- Able to sit, stand, reach, bend, lift, climb into and out of yard equipment, and any other movement necessary to support the requirements of the job
- Ability to work after-hours if required
- Good communication skills
- Reliable attendance
- Valid WA state driver’s license
- 18 years of age
- REQUIRED: Pass a pre-employment Alcohol and drug screening per Federal Drug-Free Workplace laws and requirements as a condition of employment.
- REQUIRED: Pass Background Check
- Must pass USDOT physical if CDL Licensed
- REQUIRED: Able to work in the US
Benefits
401K - Eligible After One Year of Employment
Medical Dental Vision - Eligible After 90 Days of Employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Petersen Brothers is a drug and alcohol free company in alignment with Federal Drug Free Workplace laws and requirements. Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Yard: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CDL A (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sumner, WA 98390 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23