Yard Equipment Operator, 2nd shift

Merrill Steel; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite clinic

Wellness program

HSA

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Steel is hiring a Yard Equipment Operator to keep the yard running safely and efficiently. You will operate Combi-Lifts, forklifts, spotter trucks, and cranes, weigh and plan loads, and load complete orders onto trailers.

You’ll work second shift, Monday–Thursday, 3:30pm–3:00am, with Fridays voluntary, and no weekend work. The role requires basic operating knowledge of yard machinery, load weighing, and rigging.

Qualifications

• Basic operating knowledge of the Combi-Lift, forklifts, spotter trucks or semis, and overhead cranes.
• Familiarity with load weighing, oversized loads, trucking guidelines, and weight distribution.
• Ability to rig loads correctly for lifting.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather, and in areas with paint, thinner and welding fumes.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard equipment including Combi-Lifts, forklifts, spotter trucks, and semis.
• Use overhead cranes and rig loads safely.
• Weigh loads accurately and support load planning for oversized loads and distribution.
• Load complete orders in staging areas or onto trailers.
• Move trailers to support other departments.
• Maintain an organized steel yard and clean work area.
• Meet production expectations while following safety procedures.
• Work outdoors in various weather and fumes.

Skills

Combi-Lift

Forklift

Spotter Truck

Overhead Crane

Load Weighing

Rig Loads

Outdoor Work

Job description

Please complete as thoroughly as possible

Position Description

Yard Equipment Operator

Help keep Merrill Steel’s yard running safely and smoothly. As a Yard Equipment Operator, you’ll use heavy equipment to organize materials, load and unload freight, maintain the grounds, and support teams across the facility. You’ll also assist with loading flatbed trailers and help keep equipment and work areas in good condition.

Second shift employees work Monday – Thursday, 3:30pm – 3:00am, Fridays are voluntary.

No Saturdays or Sundays.

What you’ll do

• Operate yard equipment, including Combi-Lifts, forklifts, spotter trucks, and semis.
• Use overhead cranes and rig loads safely.
• Weigh loads accurately and support safe load planning, including oversized loads and weight distribution.
• Load complete orders in the staging area or onto trailers.
• Move trailers as needed to support other departments.
• Help maintain an organized steel yard and clean work area.
• Meet production expectations while following safety procedures.
• Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions and in areas where paint, thinner, and welding fumes may be present.

Skills and qualifications

• Basic operating knowledge of Combi-Lifts, forklifts, spotter trucks or semis, and overhead cranes.
• Familiarity with load weighing, oversized loads, trucking guidelines, and weight distribution.
• Ability to rig loads correctly for lifting.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather, and in areas where paint, thinner, and welding fumes may be present.

A workplace that keeps improving

At Merrill Steel, employees are our most valuable asset. We’re committed to continuous improvement and creating a workplace where people feel supported. Our next generation of ownership is increasingly involved, and our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet weekly with Human Resources to discuss ways to strengthen our shop culture. A Production HR Facilitator is based right in the shop and available to assist employees.

What Merrill Steel offers

• Year-round stability: We’re not seasonal, and we don’t have layoffs.
• Affordable healthcare: Access to quality healthcare at an affordable cost, plus an onsite clinic for you and your family.
• Wellness program: Earn enough through participation to cover your annual deductible.
• Health Savings Account: Your HSA funds are yours and don’t expire at year-end.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: Available the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance: Effective the first of the month after 90 days.
• Paid time off: Earn PTO for every hour worked.
• Nine paid holidays, effective immediately
• Milestone anniversary gifts
• Growth opportunities: Advancement is encouraged and can happen quickly.
• Annual safety boot and prescription glasses allowance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Team celebrations: Enjoy Family Fun Day, a Christmas party, popcorn Wednesdays, Friday donuts, appreciation meals, and more.

Position Requirements

Position Summary:

• Basic operating knowledge of the Combi-Lift
• Basic operating knowledge of forklifts
• Basic operating knowledge of spotter truck/semi
• Accurately weighs loads, axes and over all gross, on the scale
• Basic knowledge of oversized loads
• Basic knowledge of trucking guidelines and weight distribution
• Basic operating knowledge of overhead crane (lifting, moving, setting down)
• Rigs loads correctly for lifting
• Helps maintain the steel yard
• Loading complete loads in staging area or on trailers
• Work with other departments by moving trailers when needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently)

Handling F (Frequently)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend F (Frequently)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

51-70 lbs O (Occasionally)

Over 70 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• If it is required on your state driver’s license that corrective lenses are required for driving, we would require you to also use those while operating a forklift.
• Sense of touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toed shoes, metatarsal guards, hearing protection, safety glasses)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in an environment that has paint and thinner fumes
• Not allergic to paints and chemicals
• Able to work in an environment that has some welding fumes

Equal Opportunity Employer

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employment, nor discipline an employee because of the results.

Employees may not be harassed in the workplace based on their protected status nor retaliated

against for filing a complaint, for assisting with a complaint, or for opposing discrimination in the

workplace.

There is a 300-day time limit for filing a discrimination complaint.

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Thank you for applying to Merrill Steel, have an excellent day!