Yard Ops 1: Forklift & Equipment Prep (Full-Time)

National Trench Safety; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trench Safety’s Yard Ops 1 role at Fremont, CA, is a full-time position involving forklift handling, loading/unloading, equipment servicing, and general yard duties. The job includes safety responsibilities and adherence to company policies, with extensive training provided.

The role requires ability to operate forklifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and work weekends/overtime as needed. It offers a safety-sensitive working environment and opportunities for skill development in trench safety

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of yard/warehouse experience or related work.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Able to wear PPE daily.
• Acceptable driving record for company pickups and non-CDL trucks; able to pass drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment and materials onto/off trucks, primarily by forklift and occasionally by hand.
• Communicate safety/yard issues to Yard lead.
• Assemble trench boxes and other trench safety equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to aid assembly of trench safety gear.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Control traffic in the yard area.
• Touch up and repaint products to meet branding standards.
• Provide answers to customer questions.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Weekend availability

Inventory knowledge

Organization skills

Lifting heavy loads

Job description

National Trench Safety’s Yard Ops 1 role at Fremont, CA, is a full-time position involving forklift handling, loading/unloading, equipment servicing, and general yard duties. The job includes safety responsibilities and adherence to company policies, with extensive training provided.

The role requires ability to operate forklifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and work weekends/overtime as needed. It offers a safety-sensitive working environment and opportunities for skill development in trench safety