Yard Worker

Pick Your Part Midwest LLC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑T

Job summary

Pick Your Part Midwest LLC in Illinois is seeking an outdoor yard worker to dismantle vehicles, drain fluids, and prep parts for yard placement. This role involves working primarily outdoors on salvage cars, removing fluids, components, and parts such as converters, axles, and suspension pieces.

The position requires operating a forklift or loader when needed, recording vehicle information, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while complying with EPA and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent desired.
• Must be able to work with others and communicate effectively.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components safely.
• Dismantle parts from salvage vehicles and prep for yard placement.
• Record vehicle information accurately and promptly.
• May operate a forklift or loader to move vehicles.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow EPA/OSHA rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible schedule

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

Thursday-Monday Shift

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 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.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Apply:

Steady, full-time work

Competitive hourly pay

Consistent schedule

Opportunity for long-term growth

Fast hiring process