Operations Associate - Material Handler / Driver / Yard Helper / Coordinator

Peerless Fence; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Voluntary life benefits

401(k) with company match

Immediate vesting eligibility

Critical illness coverage

Accident coverage

Identity theft protection

Legal aid

Pet insurance

Job summary

Peerless Fence Group is seeking an Operations Associate to support yard and shop operations, staging materials, paperwork, and local deliveries. You will help prep for installations, load and unload materials, and drive between facilities while prioritizing accuracy and safety.

The role requires a detail-oriented, self-starting candidate with a valid driver’s license and ability to operate in all weather conditions. Our team values safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have welding or fabrication experience.
• Attention to detail and adherence to internal processes.
• Positive driving record and safe work habits.
• Experience with computers or an order database.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and load material required for next day’s project installations.
• Unload material from delivery trucks.
• Drive material to worksites or between operational facilities as needed.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Self-starter

Task prioritization

Organization

Driver's license

Safety conscious

Heavy lifting

Weather adaptability

Clear communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Tools

Forklift certification

Class C license

Job description

We are looking for a candidate who works well in a fast-paced environment, has experience in the construction or service industries, and enjoys working outdoors throughout the year. Although we’re a seasonal business, we install and service our customers year round. In this role, you will be prepping materials and staging hundreds of projects for success each season. You play a critical role in setting up our crews for success and our customers for a top-notch experience working with our company. It’s critical that the person in this role is attentive to detail, accurate, diligent in following our internal processes and protocols, and quick on their feet to problem-solve when needed. Experience working with computers or an order database is important to long-term success in this role. We are an organization built on safety and doing what’s right. Candidates should have a positive driving record and a commitment to prioritizing safe work habits. Does this sound like you?

Position Overview
The Operations Associate position is responsible for supporting efficient, accurate, and organized operations in our yard facility. This position is responsible for staging material pick ups, completing associated paperwork and making local deliveries among other duties in the yard and office. Tis role is primarily focused on the following objectives:

• Support efficient daily operations in shop and yard facilities
• Stage and deliver material with accuracy
• Follow production schedule to complete orders on time

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and load material required for next day’s project installations
• Unload material from delivery trucks
• Drive material to work sites or between operational facilities as needed

Required Skills

• Welding or fabrication experience
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Maintain an organized work environment
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license
• Prioritize safety measures and follow safety protocols
• Capable of lifting up to 80 pounds
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully
• Basic math skills
• General computer skills

Preferred Skills

• Current and valid forklift certification
• Current and valid Class C license
• General construction skills

Whatcredentials do you need?Provenhighperformanceresults, therightpersonality for ourculture,and theperseverance tomake the customer happy nomatterhowhard itgets.That is all.

What We Offer

Joining our team means becoming part of a growing organization that values its employees and invests in their future.

• paid holidays
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• voluntary life benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire
• critical illness and accident coverage
• identity theft protection
• legal aid
• pet insurance

Why Join Us?

If you enjoy building, improving, and solving problems in a fast-moving environment,you’lllikely thrivehere.We’relooking for people who are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to grow alongside the business.