Yard Worker

Pick Your Part; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pick Your Part seeks an outdoor yard worker to drain fluids and remove parts from salvage vehicles, preparing them for yard placement. You will handle parts like doors, hoods, axles, and suspensions, recording vehicle data accurately and working with loaders to stage units.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in all weather, tolerate noise, and lift up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with benefits including health coverage and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and ability to perform simple work.
• Able to cooperate with others and follow directions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Effective communication with team members.
• Flexible with variable schedules, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Outdoors yard duties: drain fluids and remove parts from vehicles.
• Prep vehicles by removing fluids, lubricants, and components safely.
• Dismantle parts and record information accurately.
• Operate forklift/loader to move vehicles as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and comply with regulations.
• Assist with stacking, staging, and debris removal as required.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and company policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Basic knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

• 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 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.

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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