Yard Hand 1st Shift

Marino\WARE • South Plainfield, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Hand works in the pull-ticket area, breaking product from bulk skids and preparing finished products for protection and identification. The role involves safely operating strapping tools, banding product into straight, square, tight skids, applying labels correctly, and spray-painting color codes by gauge. The employee keeps the pull-ticket area clean and organized and learns product and item codes, product identification, and efficient operating procedures. Forklift and loading training may be available after 30 days of training.

This is a year-round outdoor position with a first-shift schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The starting rate is $19.00 per hour. Through the Learn-to-Earn Program, employees can receive $1.00-per-hour raises as they complete training and earn certifications in additional skill sets, with each certification including 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.

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.
• Band or strap finished products to protect materials and leave skids straight, square, and tight.
• Apply labels neatly, straight, and in the proper locations.
• Spray-paint color coding by gauge.
• Keep the pull-ticket area clean and organized each day.
• Learn product and item codes, product identification, and efficient operating procedures in preparation for potential 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 offering $1.00-per-hour raises and promotions with completed training and certifications

What This Job Offers

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