Yard Operator

Blattner Company; Town of Essex; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy contractor focused on utility-scale projects. In this role, you'll support warehouse operations, ensuring materials are organized and ready for shipment. Your mechanical knowledge and experience with heavy equipment will be crucial in maintaining accurate inventory and assisting in efficient operations. This dynamic position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment, emphasizing work-life balance and employee well-being. Be part of a team that is driving America towards a sustainable energy future while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums

100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Vision insurance

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

Work/Life balance

Employee/Family focused culture

Gym on site (Avon Location only)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of yard/warehouse experience required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse with job startup and material assembly.
• Track and organize materials in yard and warehouse.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem identification

Decision making

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment handling

Education

2-year post-secondary degree

Tools

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Telehandlers

Front-end loaders

RT cranes

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Assists assigned warehouse with compiling job start up items, assembling materials for shipment and sending items to the jobsite. Supports the warehouse with receiving items from jobsites (unloading trailers, conducting physical inventory count of returned items and recording returned items, etc.).
• Tracks, organizes, and reports materials located in assigned yard and warehouse areas.
• Tracks trailers in assigned yard and/or warehouse as well as their DOT status and when necessary. Makes recommendations as needed to have inspections completed by necessary vendors.
• Helps maintain accurate data and accurate inventory. Reports inaccuracies to leadership so that they can be addressed in a timely manner.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Mechanical knowledge usually obtained through a 2 yr. post-secondary degree or equivalent combinations of training and/or related experience.
• Two or more years of yard/warehouse experience or equivalent combinations training and/or related experience, with a basic knowledge of yard procedures.
• Experience identifying problems and making sound decisions on standard procedures.
• Previous experience operating forklifts, skid loaders, telehandlers, or front-end loaders to load and unload heavy equipment and shipping containers.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License with acceptable driving record or ability to obtain.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• Experience operating RT cranes up to 80/90-ton preferred.
• Ability to obtain RT crane operator certification.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site (Avon Location only)
• And more!

$20.56 - $28.26 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

Blattner Company is a leading renewable energy contractor and service provider with utility scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. Based at our headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, we are powered by over a century of construction experience and passionate, innovative employees.

Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team - Leading America to a clean energy future!

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