Yard Ops I - Fontana

National Trench Safety; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trench Safety is looking for a Yard Operations 1 in Fontana, California. This role involves loading and unloading equipment, maintaining yard cleanliness, and operating forklifts to support daily operations.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, effective communication skills, and a basic understanding of inventory. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and adhere to safety regulations including drug testing.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in yard or warehouse work.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Ability to wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment primarily by forklift.
• Communicate safety or yard issues to the Yard lead.
• Assemble trench boxes and safety equipment.
• Signal equipment operators for assembly tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the yard.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Basic knowledge of inventory

Emotional intelligence

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Tools

Forklift

Hand and power tools

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.
• Touch up 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.