YARD PORTER

VERMEER GREAT PLAINS INC•Olathe, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Porter is responsible for providing a safe, clean work environment for all service technicians and customers that are dropping off or picking up equipment. Vermeer Great Plains – 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY An authorized distributor for Vermeer equipment in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri with five branch locations across the region. A 100% employee-owned company, we provide dedicated sales, rentals, parts, and service support for customers in the tree care, landscaping, wood waste, organic recycling, underground construction, and mining industries.

Requirements

Must be committed to and take a pro-active approach to our Company Mission, Vision and Values
Strong PC proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office Suite
Self-motivated
Ability to operate industrial equipment; including forklift, overhead hoist, etc.
Mechanical/technical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated safe work habits
Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions
High degree of customer service to both internal and external customers
Strong ability to adapt to the people and environment around them - customers, suppliers, co-workers and manufacturer's employees
Ability to conduct yourself in a professional, ethical and reliable manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally, respectfully and honestly at all times
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear 100% of the time
Ability to be exposed to extreme weather elements, including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat regularly
Ability to withstand moderate to high noise level in working environment regularly
Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
High School diploma/GED and 1 year of experience in the same or similar role and/or industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Equipment operator experience required
Must have a valid unrestricted Driver’s License and ability to maintain one throughout employment
Background check, pre-employment drug testing and clean driving record required

Responsibilities

Safely load and unload equipment
Daily inspections of forklift and shop equipment
Clean, wash, grease and organize all equipment
Clean wash bays
May include mowing and yard maintenance
Refuel equipment and operate forklift
First assistant/attendant to Sales requiring machine traffic solution/loading
Perform and report bi-weekly yard inventories
Monitor outside fuel containment/storage for capacity & safety
Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of building and yard
Seasonally winterize equipment
Run/pick up parts if needed
Stay current with the latest trends and developments within your field and industry by continuing your education with Factory Service Schools, VGP Service Schools, Individual Development Plans, etc.
Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adheres to all policies and procedures as specified in Employee Handbook and set by Vermeer Great Plains
Other duties as assigned
Measure of success determined by established company guidelines, including but not limited to the ability to perform the above-mentioned duties, feedback from customers, ability to take guidance and direction from Manager professionally, and execute upon such feedback.