What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Tech position at Wilberts Inc.?
Department: Dismantling
Reports To: Quality Control
Status: Non-Exempt
Description: Responsible for accurately locating, identifying and safely removing parts from vehicles
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Locate the part that is designated on the work order or sales invoice and ensure the description matches the merchandise description.*
Remove parts from vehicles for work orders within suggested time constraints in a safety conscious manner; may use lifts, forklifts, torches, power wrenches, power saws.*
Verify the quality of parts and report any discrepancies utilizing the Automotive Recycling Association (ARA) part system and guidelines.*
Ensure that all parts pulled are clean and brought to the Quality Control department for Quality assurance.*
Move vehicles and parts without damaging vehicles, parts, property or injuring personnel.*
May be required to operate certain types of forklifts or heavy machinery after appropriate certification.*
You are expected to have your own tools. Some will be provided by Wilberts.
Familiarity with smartphone technology.
Maintenance of assigned company lot vehicle is expected.
May be responsible for the safe and accurate sectioning of vehicles to customer specifications.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.*
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license. Forklift certification. Training and certification available.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. While doing this job the employee will be primarily on their feet for long periods of time.The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. For heavier merchandise lifting devices and/or assistance is required.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. This is a smoke free environment for safety reasons.
Disclaimer:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Equal Employment:
Wilbert's is an equal employment organization that hires employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, veteran status, disability in accordance with Federal, State and Local employment laws.
