Yard Operator

Aero Aggregates Of North America LL • Eddystone, PA

6d

About The Position

The Yard Operator safely and efficiently performs daily yard and material-handling activities as part of the operations team. The role operates mobile equipment, moves and stages materials, assists with loading and unloading, maintains housekeeping, and reports equipment or operational concerns to supervision. It has no supervisory, management, or employee leadership responsibilities.

The position requires working in dusty and noisy environments, around equipment with higher-than-ambient temperatures, and outdoors in varying weather. Physical work includes frequent walking throughout the yard and manufacturing facility; lifting, carrying, and moving items up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, crawling, bending, and climbing ladders for extended periods; operating equipment safely; wearing required PPE for extended periods; and maintaining assigned yard and work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with basic tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment and other machinery after appropriate training.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to recognize and report equipment or operational issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to handle a physical workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in dust and noise, around equipment with higher-than-ambient temperatures, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently walk throughout the yard and manufacturing facility; lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, crawl, bend, and climb ladders for extended periods; operate mobile equipment safely; wear required PPE for extended periods; and perform physical activities necessary to maintain assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in plant, yard, industrial, manufacturing, or other related operations.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, loaders, forklifts, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform work and comply with company policies related to the Health and Safety program.
• Operate wheel loaders, forklifts, clamp trucks, tippers, and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently, when properly trained.
• Move, load, unload, stage, and store materials throughout the yard according to established procedures and supervisory direction.
• Monitor equipment during operation and follow established operating guidelines.
• Conduct routine checks of assigned equipment and report issues, maintenance needs, unsafe conditions, or operational concerns to supervision.
• Assist with truck loading and unloading, while remaining aware of truck and mobile-equipment traffic in designated yard areas.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned yard and work areas, keeping them clean, organized, and free of unnecessary hazards.
• Follow material-handling, traffic, equipment-operating, and safety procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment and maintain safe work practices.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members about work activities, equipment conditions, material movement, and operational concerns.
• Complete required logs, records, equipment checks, and other documentation accurately and routinely.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits; Aero Aggregates pays 80% of the employee premium cost and 50% of the dependent premium cost.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life, spousal, and child insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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