Yard Helper

Pennex Aluminum Company • Wellsville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pennex is hiring a Yard Helper at its Wellsville, Pennsylvania location. The Yard Helper assists with loading and unloading prime aluminum, dealer scrap, internally generated scrap, other miscellaneous metals, and outgoing billet and logs. The role supports yard operations and production schedules, maintains records of materials, checks incoming materials and shipping documents, and uses a forklift to move materials. The position requires prior forklift experience and a valid forklift operator’s license. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, be eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization, and maintain regular attendance.

Pennex describes its culture as purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful, with shared values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth. The company welcomes people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives and is an equal opportunity employer. A confidentiality agreement is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, several years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Valid forklift operator’s license.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one situations to supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Must have regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Keep records of materials received and used.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify bills of lading and packing slips.
• Use a forklift to load logs and billets onto trailers and unload prime aluminum, dealer scrap, and other materials from outside suppliers.
• Establish or adjust work activities to meet production schedules.
• Assist with and perform tasks involved in dumping trailers loaded with scrap.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
• Daily pay available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Regular employee celebrations and events.

What This Job Offers

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