Automotive Yard Worker
About The Position
At Pick Your Part, Automotive Yard Workers perform hands-on work outdoors in a used auto parts yard. The role involves draining fluids, removing vehicle parts and components, preparing salvage vehicles for placement in the yard, and recording information about vehicles that are set. Workers may operate a forklift or loader to move vehicles, and coordinate with a Loader Operator to stage vehicles or position them properly in the yard. The position also includes cleaning debris from vehicles, retrieving batteries for testing and resale, bringing charged batteries to the retail area, dismantling tires, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Employees must follow applicable EPA and OSHA regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, comply with company policies and procedures, and support ongoing quality improvement. The work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to moving mechanical parts and a moderately loud noise level. The position requires frequent standing and physical activity, including lifting or moving up to 75 pounds regularly, climbing ladders and stairs, and working at heights exceeding 15 feet. Variable schedules, including weekends, may be required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.
- General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
- Ability to stand for long periods and to sit, walk, push, pull, bend, and climb.
- Ability to move or lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
- No lifting restrictions and comfort working at heights.
- Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Work outdoors in the yard, draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles to prepare them for placement in the yard.
- Remove fluids, lubricants, and components such as converters safely and efficiently.
- Remove salvage vehicle parts, which may include quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
- Set vehicles in the yard as assigned and accurately record information about vehicles in a timely manner.
- Operate a forklift or loader as needed to help move vehicles from processing to the yard.
- Clean debris from vehicles before they enter the processing area.
- Pull batteries for testing and resale, and bring charged batteries to the retail area.
- Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or position vehicles properly in the yard.
- Walk the yard and place debris in cars being removed from the yard.
- Dismantle tires.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Ensure EPA and OSHA regulations are followed.
- Wear all required PPE.
- Comply with established company policies and procedures.
- Initiate and support continual improvement of the company's quality improvement system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Employee discounts
- Competitive hourly pay
- Consistent schedule
- Opportunity for long-term growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
