Yard Worker

Pick Your Part; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Greer, SC is seeking a motivated yard worker to dismantle vehicles, remove fluids and components, and prep cars for yard placement.

You will operate a forklift or loader when needed, record vehicle information, and maintain a safe, clean work environment while following EPA/OSHA rules. Flexibility for weekend shifts is appreciated.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove fluids, lubricants and components safely to prep vehicles for yard setting.
• Operate forklift or loader to move vehicles as needed.
• Dismantle tires and remove batteries for testing or resale.
• Set vehicles in yard and record information accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and wear PPE.
• Comply with EPA and OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned. Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into processing area
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area
• Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met
• Wear all required PPE
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and supports the continual improvement of the companies quality improvement system
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Description

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces
• Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned. Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into processing area
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area
• Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
• Dismantle tires
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met
• Wear all required PPE
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and supports the continual improvement of the companies quality improvement system
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
• Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• They must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• This position is works outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.