Yard Laborer - Long Island, NY

Overview

Over 100 years in business, the Arrow Group of Companies has led the way in developing service-focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers, hauling a wider variety of products, and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States. Arrow is an industry-leading transportation, distribution, and materials handling organization.

At our Long Island Reload facility based in Yaphank, we handle building materials, bulk cement, sand, aggregates, and bulk liquid products. We provide custom handling, inventory management, and other services. We are a growing division and backed by an organization that employs over 1300 people. Our growth is unprecedented and there are several opportunities for advancement within our organization.

We Offer

• Competitive Pay - $28 per hour
• Schedule - Monday to Friday; 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical, and more!
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Year-round work
• On-site training
• Growth potential and career advancement opportunities
• A career with a growing organization backed by the stability of a company that has been in business since 1919.

As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.

Responsibilities

Arrow Reload specializes in the transloading of commodities (steel, lumber, liquid bulk, dry bulk, etc.) from truck/railcar to railcar/truck and/or containers. We are looking for yard laborers to assist with yard maintenance, cleaning of equipment, cutting steel banding for package securement, monitoring disposal of items, and general yard clean-up, and may assist with railcar securement.

Major Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards.
• Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols, and established metrics.
• Establish or adjust daily tasks/schedules to meet changing order priorities.
• Maintenance of fleet equipment, e.g., wash and paint equipment.
• Follow maintenance testing and repair procedures of products.
• Keep yard and equipment neat and organized.
• May be asked to travel to other transload terminals to assist if necessary.
• Provide internal and external customer service excellence.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of yard, shop, department, or work crew.
• Ability to understand cross-training on all functions at the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

You Possess

• Strong safety mindset.
• Quality-oriented.
• Responsible, accountable, and dependable.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Previous experience is not necessary.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind).
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Can carry at least 50 lbs and swing a 10 lbs sledgehammer.
• Good physical condition.
• Experience working with computers is an asset.