Loader Operator II

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

STD/LTD

Life Insurance/AD&D

Paid holidays

Vacations

Job summary

IAA, an RB Global company, is seeking a yard operations team member to move vehicles with a front-end loader and to support auction activities at the Georgia facility. You will load/unload trucks, inspect equipment, and maintain accurate lot records for sale preparation.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Prior forklift/loader experience is preferred, with a strong focus on customer-facing duties and site security.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and high school diploma (or equivalent) are required.
• There are physical demands of this role; this is not a desk job.
• Forklift or front-end loader experience is highly preferred; automotive/related field experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to move vehicles and equipment around the facility.
• Load and unload trucks delivering or picking up vehicles.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Manage lot inventory of vehicles and parts and document vehicle information.
• Prepare vehicles for sale via shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, and light maintenance.
• Assist visitors with guidance and direct them to the appropriate staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Mechanical knowledge

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Front-end loader

Job description

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

• RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed
• Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year

About the team - Yard Operations

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

Job Description

A day in the life:

• Utilizing a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the IAA facility
• Loading and unloading trucks as they deliver or pick up vehicles
• Making sure our equipment is fully functional, by performing routine inspections and basic maintenance and ensuring the safe operating condition of the loader
• Being responsible for lot inventory of vehicles and parts
• Documenting and recording vehicle information, performing vehicle improvements (i.e shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, etc.), and light maintenance in preparation for sale
• Assisting visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance
• Remaining calm, alert, and actively avoiding potential safety hazards or situations that may cause damage to property while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment
• Constantly maintaining a safe work environment by immediately reporting any violations of company policy to a supervisor or manager

Responsibilities

First, let us double-check:

• Our requirements are that all candidates for this role must have a valid drivers' license and high school diploma (or equivalent). There are physical demands of this role, so please read them carefully and understand that this is no desk job.
• An upbeat demeanor to ensure every customer interaction is positive is necessary! If you know about cars or have general mechanical knowledge, you will fit in great. Teamwork is incredibly important to our success!
• While it is not required, it would be great if you have:
• Candidates with a forklift or front-end loader (Volvo L90G and L90H) operating experience have found this role to be an exceptionally great fit. Experience in the automotive and collision repair and/or related field is strongly preferred.
• Physical Demand Highlights:
• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses)
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur
• Ability to follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs.

Qualifications

Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit

• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl
• This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

Working Conditions

• This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including health insurance, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance/AD&D, paid holidays, and vacations.

• health insurance
• 401K
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• paid holidays
• vacations

About IAA, An RB Global, Inc. Company

IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. RB Global, Inc. globally has over 7,000 employees and is headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois