Equipment Yard Specialist: Load, Inventory & Safety

Stowers Machinery Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stowers Machinery Corporation in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Machine Yard Attendant to safely load and unload fleet equipment, maintain yard organization, and support internal teams while ensuring inventory accuracy and adherence to safety standards. This on-site role emphasizes safe operation of heavy equipment and meticulous record-keeping.

The position requires operating forklifts and other machinery, logging hour readings, updating barcode inventories, and coordinating with customers,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in equipment yard operations preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for yard maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines; assist customers, company drivers, outside haulers, and over-the-road drivers.
• Support Heavy Rents coordinator, Used Equipment team, and Service department as needed.
• Safely operate equipment for loading/unloading tasks.
• Fuel machines, record hour meter readings, and capture before/after photos.
• Scan and reconcile barcode inventory weekly; maintain accurate shipping/receiving records.
• Keep yard inventory updated and organized; maintain gravel areas and hazardous material storage.
• Perform weekly start-up and battery checks; jump-start machines if necessary.
• Report machine damage or missing parts immediately; tag out unsafe machines.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and work Saturdays/overtime as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Caterpillar equipment familiarity

Job description

Stowers Machinery Corporation in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Machine Yard Attendant to safely load and unload fleet equipment, maintain yard organization, and support internal teams while ensuring inventory accuracy and adherence to safety standards. This on-site role emphasizes safe operation of heavy equipment and meticulous record-keeping.

The position requires operating forklifts and other machinery, logging hour readings, updating barcode inventories, and coordinating with customers,