Yard Worker - Sioux Falls, SD

Alcom, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Loading Operator in Sioux Falls, SD. In this role, you will be responsible for loading finished trailers onto carriers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and hands-on experience with equipment like forklifts and power tools. Physical demands include lifting, climbing, and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with tractors, vehicles, and forklifts preferred.
• Advanced rigging and load securement skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Loads finished trailers and parts for scheduled shipments.
• Operates forklift and material handling equipment in the warehouse.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and proper load documentation.

Skills

Planning

Rigging

Load Securement

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Power Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Loading finished trailers on flatbed, drop deck and ramp commercial carrier trailers. Properly secure all outgoing loads while keeping pace with shipping demands.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• Loads finished trailers and parts for scheduled shipments.
• Operates forklift, yard tractor, and material handling equipment in and around warehouse
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the yard
• Utilizes available loading straps, wood, and dunnage to properly secure loads.
• Ensures compliance with all safety policies and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
• Works with the Shipping Yard Lead to assure proper load documentation is provided to each driver.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance on all equipment in the yard to include, tractor, lift truck and various fall protection equipment systems.
• Reviews freight orders to identify potential issues to avoid delays in shipping.
• Loads and unloads shipments, pallets, as may be required.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous hands-on experience with tractors, vehicles and forklifts and boom lifts preferred
• Previous hands-on experience with a variety of power tools preferred
• Previous experience rigging desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Must have advanced rigging and load securement skills
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with crew and outside drivers.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – up to 90%
• Walking – up to 90%
• Pushing and pulling – up to 100 pounds frequently
• Lifting – approximately 55% during the shift
  • 25 pounds constantly
  • 75 pounds frequently
• Bending – up to 50 times/day
• Climbing – up to 20 times/day
• Crouching – up to 30%
• Kneeling – up to 50%
• Sight with ability to distinguish color
• Driving seated – up to 50%
• Exposure to moderate, steady and fairly loud noises, below 85db
• Exposure to slipper work surfaces, dust, dirt and shavings
• Exposure to extreme weather – position is 100% outside
• Above average endurance