Yard Loader

Premier Marine, Inc.; Big Lake, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Leadership development

Job summary

Premier Marine is seeking a Yard Loader to secure pontoon boats for outbound trailers and support overall loading and shipping operations. The role emphasizes safety, communication with drivers, and following written and verbal instructions in an outdoor yard setting.

Ideal candidates are ready to work in all weather conditions, demonstrate reliability, and align with Premier Marine's core values of integrity, excellence, attitude, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must read and understand work orders, manifests, bills of lading, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with truck drivers before and after loading to ensure safety and proper tiedown procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with production and service teams on moves needed to support production, service, and shipping.
• Assist in service and repair activities, occasionally after hours or weekends.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly yard and work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School degree

Tools

Cordless tools

Hand tools

Read work orders

Job description

Description

At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Yard Loader you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you’ll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you’ll work on building the world’s best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water.

The yard loader will use materials to secure pontoon boats to outbound trailers.

The yard loader will complete the required work assigned for the day including following written work instructions, verbal instructions, and other tasks as assigned in support of boat production and shipping needs.

Position is an outdoor yard position, and this person must be able to work outdoors, in all elements, in and out of boats, and on and off of semi-trailers as needed to support the loading and outbound shipping process.

The yard loader will be part of a world class team. This person will be self-motivated and will understand the value of a strong work ethic, teamwork, and integrity in the workplace. Our success begins with our employees.

Management Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate with truck drivers before and after loading to ensure safety and proper tiedown procedures are followed.
• Communicates and coordinates with production and service team members on what moves are needed next to support production, service, and shipping.
• Assists in service and repair activities, some of which will be after regular work hours or on overtime including scheduled Weekends.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly yard and work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to use cordless tools and hand tools to install bracing and dunnage.
• Understanding of proper tiedown methods to secure loads to flatbed trailers.
• Able to communicate with others.
• Able to read and understand work orders, manifests, bills of lading, and work instructions.
• Have attention to detail and the ability to work safely and with urgency.
• Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision.
• Committed to doing quality work and strives to improve every day.
• Must have solid work attendance and be reliable
• Ability to work within and advance the Premier Marine Core Values:

Integrity: Navigating with a moral compass, doing the right thing every time.

Excellence: Relentless pursuit of exceptionalism, laser focus on continuous improvement.

Attitude: Contagious optimism that fuels a powerful can-do culture.

Collaboration: Leveraging collective innovation to achieve world-class results.

Education and Experience

• High School degree or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to read work instructions and drawings.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace.
• Must be able to walk the facility and yard including lifting, walking, bending, twisting and carrying materials.
• Must be able to work outside for several hours at a time.
• Must be able to traverse on and around heavy equipment and semi-trailers.

Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; paid holidays; volunteer PTO; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additional programs such as a referral bonus, leadership development opportunities, and participation in the Employee Boat Club are also available.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Premier Marine, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.