Yard Staff

RBGlobal•Winder, GA

About The Position

Yard Staff work outdoors at an IAA vehicle auction facility, helping keep operations safe, efficient, and customer-focused. The role is suited to detail-oriented people who can work quickly, enjoy working in the elements, and have an interest in cars. Staff use technology and learn tools and resources used in the auction industry. Training is provided for vehicle detailing, and employees develop on the job in forklift and loader operation. The position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather. Employees must remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in their work area and follow safety procedures, use personal protective equipment, and comply with applicable hazardous-material handling regulations. The work has significant physical demands, including lifting and carrying items of varying weights and frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and other movements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Upbeat demeanor and ability to ensure positive customer interactions.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to apply appropriate security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
Ability to use personal protective equipment, including safety gloves and safety glasses.
Ability to recognize potentially unsafe situations and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
Ability to follow applicable regulations related to hazardous-material handling.
Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs; frequently up to 50 lbs; and occasionally over 100 lbs.
Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
Ability to remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cars or general mechanical knowledge.
Basic automotive repair skills.
Experience in the rental or construction area.
Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or a related field.

Responsibilities

Check in vehicles by recording and filing information on vehicles assigned to the facility.
Thoroughly clean vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction.
Safely operate passenger vehicles, moving them around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.
Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles and store them in appropriate locations at the branch.
Assist visitors by providing guidance and directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation.
Follow security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations and accidents.
Follow applicable industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.