YARD OPS 1 - Fremont

National Trench Safety; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trench Safety in Fremont, CA is seeking a Yard Operations 1 to pick orders, process returns, count materials, load and unload trucks, and service rental equipment. Frequent forklift operation is required, including cleaning and repainting to meet branding standards.

This is a safety-sensitive role with strict compliance to the drug and alcohol policy and safety procedures. Extensive training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of yard/warehouse experience.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Able to wear PPE daily.
• Able to pass a drug screening test and have an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload equipment and materials from trucks, mainly by forklift.
• Notify Yard lead about safety or yard issues.
• Assemble trench safety equipment.
• Signal equipment operators for assembly.
• Lubricate, clean, repair machinery, tools.
• Use hand and power tools as required.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and organize space.
• Assist customers with questions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime availability

Inventory/computer literacy

Emotional intelligence

Lifts 50 pounds

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary The Yard Operations 1 position entails picking orders, processing customer returns, counting materials, loading and unloading trucks, servicing our rental equipment, and other general yard and warehouse duties. Frequent forklift operation is involved. Servicing rental equipment, pressure washing returned equipment to prepare for operations which includes repairs, painting, and related duties to meet branding standards. Extensive training will be required and provided. This position is a safety sensitive role that requires compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment and materials onto and off trucks, primarily by forklift and occasionally by hand.
• Communicate any identified safety or yard issues/requirements to the Yard lead
• Assemble trench boxes and other trench safety equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate the assembly of trench safety equipment.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Operate hand and power tools as required .
• Control traffic passing in and around the yard.
• Touchup and repaint products as required to meet NTS branding standards
• Ability to direct and answer any customer related questions
• Maintain yard cleanliness.
• Other duties as required

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Mechanical aptitude is required .
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required .
• Basic knowledge of inventory and related computer skills
• Emotional intelligence and organization skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds .

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a yard, warehouse, or related work experience .
• Forklift operating experience (preferred).
• Ability to wear PPE as required daily .
• Acceptable Driving Record to drive company pickups and non-CDL trucks and ability to pass a drug screening test .