Yard Coordinator

Alcom-LLC-; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ALCOM is seeking a Full Time Manual Labor role in Sioux Falls, SD. The worker will load finished trailers onto various carrier trailers, secure loads, and operate forklift and yard equipment to meet shipping demands.

Qualified candidates have forklift experience and a High School diploma or GED, with rigging and tool handling preferred. The position is outdoors with safety PPE required and potential basic maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience required.
• Rigging and load securement skills preferred.
• Experience with tractors, vehicles and power tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads finished trailers and parts for shipments.
• Operates forklift, yard tractor and material handling equipment.
• Maintains yard cleanliness and organization.
• Uses straps, wood and dunnage to secure loads.
• Follows safety policies and wears PPE.
• Coordinates load documentation with driver.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Assists with loading/unloading shipments as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Rigging

Boom lifts experience

Power tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Sioux Falls, SD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1192

Company Overview:

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

Position Summary

Loading finished trailers on flatbed, drop deck and ramp commercial carrier trailers. Properly secure all outgoing loads while keeping pace with shipping demands. Must have forklift experience.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Loads finished trailers and parts for scheduled shipments.
• Operates forklift, yard tractor, and material handling equipment in and around warehouse
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the yard
• Utilizes available loading straps, wood, and dunnage to properly secure loads.
• Ensures compliance with all safety policies and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
• Works with the Shipping Yard Lead to assure proper load documentation is provided to each driver.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on all equipment in the yard to include, tractor, lift truck and various fall protection equipment systems.
• Reviews freight orders to identify potential issues to avoid delays in shipping.
• Loads and unloads shipments, pallets, as may be required.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Desired Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous hands-on experience with tractors, vehicles and forklifts and boom lifts preferred
• Previous hands-on experience with a variety of power tools preferred
• Previous experience rigging desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Must have advanced rigging and load securement skills
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with crew and outside drivers.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Standing – up to 90%
• Walking – up to 90%
• Pushing and pulling – up to 100 pounds frequently
• Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift
  • 25 pounds constantly
  • 75 pounds frequently
• Bending – up to 50 times/day
• Climbing – up to 20 times/day
• Crouching – up to 30%
• Kneeling – up to 50%
• Sight with ability to distinguish color
• Driving seated – up to 50%
• Exposure to moderate, steady and fairly loud noises, below 85db
• Exposure to slipper work surfaces, dust, dirt and shavings
• Exposure to extreme weather – position is 100% outside