Yard Shipping Associate - CDL/Forklift Operator

Northern Pipe Products•Fargo, ND

36d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing and documenting daily equipment inspections, safely loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring 100% load accuracy through verification and completion of all paperwork. The associate will be responsible for reconfiguring loads for safe transport, communicating multi-drop or special load requirements to drivers, and promptly reporting damaged product. They will also identify and re-band bales as needed, advise customer account representatives or the Traffic Manager on potential QA issues or shipment delays, and follow safe loading procedures. Additionally, the role includes performing snow removal, maintaining yard cleanliness and pipe organization, and fostering excellent customer service and driver relations. Operating forklifts safely and handling products responsibly to prevent injuries is crucial. The associate will identify and suggest operational improvements to the supervisor. Extended hours or mandatory overtime may be required during peak business periods or for snow removal. Personnel holding the ND Environmental Class A/B certification may certify other Yard personnel to Class C status. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant driving experience.
CDL license (required)
Valid Driver’s License (required for operating yard trucks and other vehicles)
Class C ND Environmental Certificate is required.
Strong understanding of safe transport, material handling and yard operations.
Understanding of safety procedures and proper use of equipment.
Ability to follow and issue clear instructions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail in documentation, product positioning and safety compliance.
Physical stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred (may be issued by NPP)
ND Environmental Certificate Class A or B may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform and document daily equipment inspections.
Safely load/unload trucks, verify and complete all paperwork to ensure 100% load accuracy.
Reconfigure loads as needed to ensure safe transport.
Communicate multi-drops or special load requirements to drivers.
Report damaged product promptly and tag for regrind or QA review.
Identify and re-band bales as needed to ensure safety and prevent product damage.
Promptly advise Customer Account Representatives or the Traffic Manager on any potential QA issues or delays with shipments.
Follow safe loading procedures and advise drivers on safety and strapping policies.
Perform snow removal for yards, parking and sidewalk areas.
Maintain yard cleanliness and pipe organization.
Maintain excellent customer service and driver relations.
Operate forklifts safely and handle products responsibly to prevent injuries.
Identify and suggest operational improvements to the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.