Yard Loader
Aerotek
**Job Title: Yard Loader**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Yard Loader to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading trailers using a large forklift or telehandler, strapping loads securely, and completing necessary paperwork for each load. This role requires working both indoors and outdoors, as well as interacting with truckers and internal employees.
**Responsibilities**
+ Load and unload trailers with a forklift (certification provided internally).
+ Use large forklifts or telehandlers to load open-air flatbed trucks.
+ Secure loads of pipe by strapping them down using a variety of straps and ropes.
+ Complete and manage paperwork for each load.
+ Work collaboratively with yard employees at two locations.
+ Occasionally work outside to unload trucks and strap loads.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience operating large forklifts.
+ Familiarity with working in a yard setting.
+ Ability to strap loads securely using straps and ropes.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Pleasant attitude when interacting with truckers and internal employees.
+ Willingness to work outside on occasion.
**Why Work Here?**
Our company offers a fantastic work culture with various events throughout the year for all employees to participate in, such as food trucks, fishing trips, and sports games. Additionally, we provide competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
**Work Environment**
The position involves working between two locations, with some outside work required to unload trucks and strap loads. While the forklifts have enclosed cabs, outdoor work is occasionally necessary. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with very rare weekend work.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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