Yard Helper

SPS Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS Companies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Yard Helper to assist in yard and driveway maintenance, supporting forklift operators, and performing supervisor-assigned tasks. The role emphasizes reliability and a positive attitude in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include keeping yards clear of debris, operating basic equipment, and occasionally checking in coils with a handheld scanner. Cross-training in other areas is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain yard areas and driveways free of debris.
• Operate basic equipment for seasonal activity (lawn mower, weed eater).
• Assist forklift operators as needed and check in coils with handheld scanner.
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas.

Job description

Position 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