Yard Helper

SPS Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS Companies, Inc. seeks an entry level Yard Helper to join our warehouse team in Houston. You will support yard maintenance, clear driveways of debris, and assist forklift operators as needed while learning our processes.

This role requires a dependable, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, able to work in a dusty, outdoor environment and to pass a drug test as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.

Responsibilities

• Maintain yard areas and driveways free of debris.
• Operate lawn equipment and tools (lawn mower, weed eater, etc.).
• Empty outside trash bins.
• Assist forklift operators as needed (lookout, helping with chains).
• Check in coils with handheld scanner.
• Willing to cross train in other areas.

Skills

Dependable

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Education

High School or better

Job description

The Yard Helper is an entry level reporting to the supervisor. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: maintaining the yards, and driveways to keep clear of debris and weeds, picking up trash, help forklift drivers, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain yard areas and along driveways to keep free of debris such as metal banding and boards.
• Operate equipment and tools for seasonal activity (lawn mower, weed eater, etc.)
• Empty outside trash bins
• Helping forklift operators as needed ("lookout", helping with chains, etc.)
• Check in coils with handheld scanner
• Willing to cross train in other areas.

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Industrial environment. Dusty and noisy work environment within OSHA guidelines. Exposed to outside weather and conditions.
• Able to operate equipment forklifts.
• Required to wear proper PPE in warehouse and yards.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

We are looking for a dependable, positive attitude, self-starting employees with the ability to learn quickly and have reliable transportation to our warehouse.

We are committed to a DRUG-FREE environment. All applicants accepted for employment will be required to pass a drug test as part of our employment process. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening test.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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