Yard Ops I - Chicago

National Trench Safety; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trench Safety in Chicago (Roselle area) is seeking a Yard Ops I to support yard and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include loading and unloading with a forklift, servicing rental equipment, painting and touchups for branding, and general duties to keep the yard running smoothly.

The role requires adherence to safety regulations, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work occasional weekends/overtime. Training will be provided as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of yard/warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Able to wear PPE daily.
• Able to pass a drug screening.
• Clean driving record to drive company pickups.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment and materials from trucks, mainly by forklift.
• Communicate safety or yard issues to the Yard lead.
• Assemble trench boxes and other trench safety equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate equipment assembly.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery and tools.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Control yard traffic.
• Touch up and repaint products to meet branding standards.
• Answer customer questions about products or services.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Lift up to 50 pounds

Teamwork & reliability

Weekend/overtime availability

Inventory & computer skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Yard Ops I - Chicago

Full-time Regular Operative Chicago, Roselle, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2206

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
• 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 .