Yard Worker (Yard Cleaner)

Pick Your Part; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an outdoor yard worker to drain fluids, remove parts, and prep vehicles for yard placement. You’ll operate basic tools and possibly a forklift, following EPA and OSHA standards and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include dismantling vehicle parts, recording vehicle data, and working with the yard team to stage vehicles in the lot. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in all weather.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cooperate with others and follow instructions.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must communicate effectively with others.
• Flexible to work variable schedules, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Outdoors in the yard performing duties to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Drain fluids and remove parts from vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.
• Set vehicles in the yard and record information accurately.
• May operate a forklift or loader to move vehicles.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with EPA/OSHA regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

General knowledge

Education

High School 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.

• PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION IS TO KEEP CUSTOMER YARD AND FACILITY CLEAN.
• 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.