Yard Hand

Helix Resources•Houma, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are now accepting resume/applications for EXPERIENCED Yard Hands for the Houma, LA and surrounding area. The Yard Hand is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. Their duties include loading and unloading tools or raw materials, assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process. Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.

Requirements

MUST be able to pass drug screen
MUST pass background check
Strong oral & written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Punctuality
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Must have good endurance
Will be required to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, and crawl to perform task
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions (heat, cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions)
Driver's License/Identification Card
Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
Must be able to provide own PPE (Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, gloves)
Must have reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCED Yard Hands

Responsibilities

Cleaning and preparing a job site
Using a variety of tools and machines such as blowtorches, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
Receive shipments and assist in unloading them from delivery trucks, ensuring that goods and items remain safe.
Load, unload, and move materials and items by hand or by using material handling equipment.
Operate forklifts or order selection machines to transport parts in and about warehouses and/or yard.
Ensure that the receiving department double checks the shipment for accuracy and completeness of orders.
Transport merchandise between receiving stations, warehouse and production areas.
Handle counting, sorting, packing, and unpacking activities as part of the material sorting work.
Record the material amount or count received and circulated.
Operate manual material handling equipment such as hand jacks and wheeled carts safely.
Assist in the loading of delivery trucks, ensuring that each item is properly placed and secured within the truck.
Maintain industry vehicles and material handling equipment in safe and good working condition.
Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain the work area clean, safe and organized.
Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities.
Manage house keeping activities when requested.
Lift and carry merchandises/material as needed.
Inspect merchandise upon delivery to identify any damages.
Load and unload merchandise to and from trailers.
Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards.
Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.