Yard Worker

Colonial Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Fargo, ND is seeking a yard associate to operate a forklift and assist customers in locating and loading product. You will move items around the yard, ensure inventory is stocked, and follow safety procedures daily.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and OSHA forklift certification, with emphasis on safe operation of yard equipment and strong customer service skills for day-to-day activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months’ related experience.
• OSHA forklift certification required.
• Ability to operate yard equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and loading product.
• Review materials loaded against invoice or requisition; complete and route paperwork.
• Move product/material throughout the yard to correct areas.
• Ensure inventory is well stocked at all times.
• Perform routine yard cleanup.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Safety procedures

Inventory awareness

Reading invoices

Reading requisitions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

PURPOSE

Under direct supervision performs a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. Provides customer service to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
• Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
• Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
• Performs routine cleanup of yard.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months’ experience with performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Requires OSHA Forklift Certification

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls.