Yard Worker (Catalytic Converter Tech)

Pick Your Part; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part is seeking a yard worker to perform outdoor vehicle dismantling tasks in the Fort Wayne area. Responsibilities include draining fluids, removing parts, and preparing vehicles for yard placement.

The role may involve forklift operation and staging vehicles for processing, with emphasis on safety and accurate record-keeping. The position requires basic high school education, ability to work with others, and flexibility to work weekends.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of basic tasks and safety practices.
• Ability to work with others and follow instructions.
• Attention to detail in recording information and completing tasks.
• Effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Flexibility to work weekends or variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform outdoor work removing parts and draining fluids for vehicle prep.
• Cut and remove catalytic converters during shift as needed.
• Remove fluids, lubricants, and components safely for yard prep.
• Dismantle tires and stage vehicles for processing.
• Operate forklift or loader to move vehicles when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow EPA/OSHA rules.
• Wear PPE and comply with company policies.

Skills

General knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Description

• Primary job function is to provide additional help cutting/removing catalytic converters during shift.
• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (e.g., 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 are 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 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 support the continual improvement of the company’s 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.
• Ability to work in cooperation with others.
• Attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Effective communication with others.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.

Essential Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet except when operating machinery.
• Must not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• Able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Must tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.