Hardscape Yard Laborer

Hartford Paving Corporation; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Paving Corporation in Johnston, RI, is looking for a full-time Yard Laborer/Forklift Operator. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and shipping products, with a primary focus on operating a forklift. Successful candidates will be alert, detail-oriented, and able to lift at least 75 lbs.

The ideal applicant has a high school diploma or GED and strong organizational skills. Join a supportive team aiming for a safe, drug-free work environment where you can grow your career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate forklift is mandatory.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety and maintenance of products in the yard.
• Assist co-workers with daily duties.
• Properly load/unload customer orders.

Skills

Ability to operate forklift

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic Reading Comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Yard Laborer/ Forklift Operator ($18.00- $20.00/hr)

We are seeking a full‑time yard laborer which involves ensuring that all items are properly received, shipped, and stored. The main job task is running a forklift to move, receive, dispose, and store products. Successful candidates will be alert, detail oriented, able to follow instructions and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to operate forklift
• Loading & unloading trucks
• Time management & prioritizing tasks
• Able to lift minimum of 75 lbs.
• Self‑motivated
• Organizational skills
• Basic Reading Comprehension
• Communication skills (bilingual helpful)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the safety, quality, maintenance, and movement of our products in the yard
• Properly assist co‑workers with daily duties
• Reading, identifying, and correctly loading/unloading our customer orders on our trucks for incoming/outgoing deliveries
• Assist in inventory cycle counts
• Maintain an organized inventory on ground area and inside garage
• Collaborate and communicate with other departments to determine the most effective methods of operations, and safety.
• Communicating with customers and front office regarding orders & inventory
• Unload incoming inventory from any manufacturer delivery truck

People are our most valuable assets, and we strive to have a safe, friendly, drug/alcohol free, OSHA compliant workplace where you can settle in for a long prosperous career.