Yard Helper - Evenings - Non Union

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc. is hiring for a position that involves handling shipping and receiving of products. The role may require material delivery to specific job sites, including some out-of-town travel.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Previous experience in construction is preferred but not required, as training will be provided. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Prefer at least one year of previous experience in construction or related fields.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipping and receiving of products efficiently.
• Deliver materials to job sites, may require out-of-town travel.
• Maintain the yard inventory in an organized manner.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Experience driving manual transmission

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent 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