Yard Worker/Forklift Operator

Colonial Group; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Yard Worker who will operate a forklift to move product in the yard and provide customer service. The role involves assisting customers with locating and loading product, checking materials against invoices, and maintaining organized inventory.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, six months of related experience, and OSHA forklift certification. The environment is outdoor, with varying weather conditions and physical demands including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months’ experience with performing these or similar tasks is preferred.
• OSHA forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and loading product.
• Review materials loaded against invoices or requisitions and route paperwork accordingly.
• Move product/material throughout the yard to correct areas.
• Ensure inventory is well stocked at all times.
• Perform routine yard cleanup and maintain safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA Forklift Certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Yard Worker/Forklift Operator

Great Falls, MT

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

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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

Work Environment / Physical Activity:

• 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.