Yard Hand 1st Shift

Marino\WARE • South Plainfield, NJ

2d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Hand works in an outdoor environment year-round, performing duties in the pull-ticket area. The role includes banding and labeling finished product, applying gauge color coding, and maintaining an organized work area. Employees are expected to learn product codes and identification and work efficiently, with forklift and loading training available after 30 days of training. The position requires following safety procedures and handling equipment and materials properly.

This is a full-time, first-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Through the Learn-to-Earn Program, employees can earn $1.00-per-hour raises as they complete training and earn certifications in additional skill sets; each certification includes a promotion and corresponding pay increase.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and reach with hands and arms while performing job duties.
• Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction and read a ruler.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, including wood saws and forklifts.
• Comfort working in a very loud environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with others in a year-round outdoor environment.
• Operate strapping tools safely and follow banding procedures in the pull-ticket area when breaking from bulk skids.
• Band or strap finished products to protect materials and create straight, square, tight skids.
• Apply labels neatly and in the proper location.
• Spray-paint color coding by gauge.
• Keep the pull-ticket area clean and organized each day.
• Learn product and item codes and product identification, and work efficiently in preparation for forklift and loading training.
• Observe safety and standard operating procedures.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Perform other routine duties and additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Learn-to-Earn Program with $1.00-per-hour raises and promotions upon completing training and earning additional skill certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED