Warehouse Yard Dog Operator

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Generous 401k with company match

Vacation, holidays, and personal time

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Decatur, AL, is hiring a Warehouse Yard Dog Operator. This role involves safely moving finished units by forklift, loading trailers, and transferring units with a yard dog and Track-mobile.

You will work with operations to meet tight deadlines, rotate among warehouse tasks, and maintain safety and efficiency in a high-volume plant environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years forklift/yard dog experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• CDL license preferred or equivalent yard dog experience.
• Attention to detail; able to work independently.
• Able to operate around moving machinery (robots, forklifts, etc.).
• Able to work weekends or extended hours as needed.
• Must be able to obtain Fork Truck & Yard Dog certifications/licenses.
• Authorized to work in the United States without restriction; read/write English.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasional 50 lbs.
• Access to trailers, railcars, machinery and plant areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move product using a Basiloid attachment.
• Operate yard dog to move trailers and dock into place.
• Use a scanner to transfer units from storage to shipment.
• Operate Track-mobile to move railcars for loading and unloading.
• Collaborate with operations to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Load product for shipment without damage.
• Rotate among department tasks and understand warehouse processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Yard dog operation

Track-mobile operation

CDL license

Safety awareness

Independent work

English literacy

Background check & drug screen

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? Join the GE Appliances team in a high-energy, production facility environment.

Our Warehouse Yard Dog Operators support appliance manufacturing operations by either transferring finished units to storage locations or loading finished units onto railcars or trailers to ship to our customers or distribution centers. This is an essential role in our manufacturing assembly plant involving moving material from receiving to the production areas.

Position

Warehouse Yard Dog Operator
Location: USA, Decatur, AL

What You’ll Create Possibilities Safely

• Safely Operate and utilize a forklift to move product using a Basiloid attachment.
• Safely operate yard dog to move trailers and place into the docks.
• Utilize a scanner to transfer units from storage to a shipment.
• Operate a Track-mobile to move railcars for loading, opening, and closing railcar doors and moving railcars outside when completed.
• Work with operations leaders to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Load product for shipment without damage to customers & distribution centers.
• Ability to rotate among jobs within the department and know all aspects of warehouse processes.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow all company policies and practices regarding safety and material handling.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• One or more years of experience operating a forklift & yard dog with both finished goods transfer & loading, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• CDL license with truck driving preferred or equivalent yard dog experience.
• Must have attention to detail and be able to work independently.
• Must be capable of working around moving machines - robots, machinery, forklifts, etc.
• Available to work weekends or extended hours as needed.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, yard dog & Track-mobile.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• You must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to successfully complete physical confirming satisfactory health for job and have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to: Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., with potential heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to access required areas pertaining to job including, but not limited to: trailers, railcars, machinery and other areas of the plant.
• Must be capable of obtaining & maintaining Fork Truck & Yard Dog certifications/licenses.
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations of summer & winter as determined by outside conditions.
• Must wear all required PPE including steel toed shoes & safety glasses.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day one
• Tuition reimbursement and career development
• Generous 401k plan with company contribution and matching
• Vacation, holiday, and personal time
• Paid parental leave
• On-site cafeteria and credit union
• And, so much more!

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization.

We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.