Shipping Yard Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Our work involves equipment and material that is large and has the potential to cause serious injury.  The following are mental abilities that are essential to properly perform the work required by our customers and avoid serious injury to self and others.

• Must be able to drive a 20' stake bed truck or similar, Class E Driver's License required for Missouri residents.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to complete required records associated with work and specific work assignments.
• Possess the ability to understand tape measurements to 1/16".
• Must be able to discern actual or potential health and safety hazards prior to performing work.
• Must understand the requirements of jobs being performed in order to meet our customer's quality specifications and general work requirements.
• Must be able to function in various work environments to which assigned throughout the facility and while delivering to jobsites.
• Must demonstrate mental alertness to perform tasks on a continuous basis throughout the day and on a daily basis.
• Must perform others duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS Our work is medium to heavy industrial in nature.  The following are physical requirements to perform work without the risk of injury due to limitations.

• Be on one's feet during the course of the workday, except for breaks and lunch.
• Be able to walk on concrete or gravel, step over material or tools on the floor, push, pull, bend, squat, stoop, twist and climb on material or ladders up to heights of 6 feet.
• Lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally through the day.
• Lift 20 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis each day.
• Lift up to 20 pounds of material or tools on a constant basis throughout the day.
• Be able to see to read instructions, carry out those instructions or job assignments, and see to move throughout the facility without restrictions.
• Must be able to tolerate ambient air temperatures during all four seasons of the year.
• Must be able to communicate to fellow workers regarding instructions, general work assignments, and safety concerns.
• Use common hand tools such as grinders, wrenches and brooms.

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