Warehouse Yard Associate

Merchants Metals LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

LiveHealth Online

Legal Shield

Employee Assistance Program

Identify Theft Protection

401k with company match

Job summary

Merchants Metals LLC is seeking a Warehouse Yard Associate in Elgin, IL to prepare loads for delivery and maintain strict safety and cleanliness standards. The role requires forklift operation experience, ability to guide loads, and excellent customer service.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a pay range of $23–$27 per hour depending on experience. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, tagging and recording, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a safe, organized yard

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in equipment operations.
• Forklift Operator experience.
• Proficient in the safe use of common hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers).

Responsibilities

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas using hand tools or equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and sort materials before loading/unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to containers and record information.
• Stack cargo using pallets or cargo boards.
• Record numbers of units handled using daily tickets.
• Install protective devices to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Guide loads to prevent swinging and ensure safe movement.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse and yard per procedures.
• Pack and repack containers; prepare materials for shipping.
• Carry tools and supplies as needed; connect electrical equipment for testing.
• Perform duties like fabrication or order pulling as directed.
• Perform general yard duties and overtime as required.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Forklift experience

Verbal communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Forklift operator experience

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Yard Associate position is responsible for preparing loads for delivery. This position requires the individual to adhere to strict safety, cleanliness, and organizational standards related to working areas, loading and unloading materials, and forklift operation.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM

Pay range: $23-$27 an hr depending on experience

Must have prior forklift experience

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Load and unload flat-bed and box trucks; Sort materials before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holding areas as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Ensure that the warehouse and yard are clean and organized according to inventory procedures: wash out cargo containers or storage areas
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers. Prepare materials for shipping.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
• May perform duties such as fabrication and order pulling as directed.
• Carry out general yard duties.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

NECESSARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive verbal communication skills for effective interface with customers and operations staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.
• Proficiency in equipment operations
• Forklift Operator experience
• Proficient in the safe use of common hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, hammers, and measuring devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; frequently

stand, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up

to 50 pounds, and heavier with additional assistance on a regular basis, and frequently push and pull up to 120

pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Work environment is outdoors with daily exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

We’ve got you covered

Merchants Metals employees give a lot, and we offer benefits that fit their needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and their qualified family members, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Family
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through LiveHealth Online
• Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identify Theft Protection
• Access Perks – Discounts on products and services with companies nationwide.
• 401k Retirement Program with strong company match

In addition to the benefits program, Merchants Metals also provides employees a competitive wage, career advancement and training opportunities.