Distribution Yard Associate

Luck Companies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,585 - 50,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Job summary

Luck Companies is seeking a Distribution Yard Associate in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves assisting train and barge offloads, shoveling, operating equipment, and maintaining conveyors.

A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required, with schedule variability to align with barge and rail timelines. Responsibilities include daily team meetings and a collaborative approach to loads and assignments, with potential Saturday/Sunday work as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a varying schedule including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Outdoor environment experience: plant, construction site or distribution yard.
• Experience with heavy equipment and hand tools.
• Rail or barge experience is a plus.
• Welding and cutting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading trains and barges from the ground.
• Operate and maintain conveyors; shovel and use hand tools as needed.
• Work safely in a team environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Be flexible to early mornings, late evenings, and weekend work; participate in daily team meetings.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Heavy Equipment Experience

Job description

Gilmerton Yard
4608 Bainbridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA

Gilmerton Yard
4608 Bainbridge Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA

• Pay or shift range: $24.38 USD to $36.58 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Our Distribution Yard Associate is tasked with assisting train and barge off loads from the ground , shoveling, using hand tools, maintaining conveyors. This is a physical job that requires someone to be safe and work in a team environment. There is exposure to the environments all day - hot is hot, cold is cold. We use wheel loaders, skid steers and excavators. Very important aspect of the position is being open to a varying schedule due to barge and rail timelines that align with customer needs. There could be early mornings or late evening and weekend work. Every task is working within the team - the team prides itself on looking after each other to ensure everyone is safe. An average day will start with a team meeting to discuss upcoming loads, team assignments into various areas of the distribution yard, and a safety talk. We work together with a continuous improvement mindset.

***Please note, you may be required to work occasionally Saturday and Sundays for this position.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a varying schedule to include evenings and weekends when necessary
• Previous experience working in a similar outdoor environment: plant, construction site or distribution yard
• Previous experience running heavy equipment and working with hand tools
• Previous experience with rail or barge is a plus
• Welding and cutting a plus

Benefits start day 1 of employment and include:

• Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays, 5 well being days yearly
• Matching 401K and retirement pension

Luck Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. EEO

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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