Yard Helper - Days - Non Union

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated individual to handle shipping and receiving responsibilities. This role requires efficiently delivering materials to job sites and maintaining yard inventory, ensuring all operations adhere to safety regulations.

Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and preferably have one year of experience in construction or similar fields. The job also entails some physical labor and exposure to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Experience in construction or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations with various units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipping and receiving of products safely and efficiently.
• Deliver material to job sites, requiring some travel.
• Coordinate with the Yard Supervisor for loading trailers.
• Maintain the yard inventory and ensure safe stacking of goods.
• Communicate any mechanical issues with dispatch or mechanics.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission driving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle shipping and receiving of products in the safest, most efficient, manner possible
• Deliver material to specific job sites, as required, may require some out-of-town travel
• Accept load sheets (pick tickets) from the dispatcher and coordinate with the Yard Supervisor the proper trailer and tractor to use
• Load required items on the pick ticket
• Communicate over or under capacity loads to dispatch, as well as any changes from pick ticket
• Transport all finished goods to their proper place and stacked safely, by forklift
• Inform dispatch or mechanic of any mechanical, electrical, or structural defects found on any trailers or tractors, including yard forklifts and yard equipment that would affect the use of or transportation of any Vee-Jay products
• Maintain the yard inventory in an organized manner, on a daily basis, by making sure all goods are stored in the proper place; inform the Yard Manager or dispatcher of any low inventories detected
• Carry out employment duties in accordance with applicable safety rules and procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma

Experience: Will train. Prefer: At least one year of previous experience in construction or other related fields

Skills: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Experience driving manual transmission and various medium duty vehicles is preferred. Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Persistence and perseverance to meet goals.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time up to ten (10) hours per day.
• Exposure to the elements – heat, cold, rain, wind