Yard Staff

RBGlobal•Lorain, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Yard Staff are part of IAA’s frontline team and support safe, efficient facility and auction operations. The role involves working outdoors in all types of weather, handling vehicle check-in and detailing, moving passenger vehicles around the facility, and helping visitors. Yard Staff learn to use technology and may train on forklift and loader operation. This is a physically demanding, non-desk role that requires awareness of hazards from heavy equipment and other vehicles. IAA is a global marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles. Its Yard Operations team conducts live auctions around the world, working across roles that include equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators, administrative staff, and customer service representatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle as required for job duties.
Upbeat demeanor to ensure positive customer interactions.
Teamwork skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and over 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, and sit; and frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and crawl.
Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety gloves and safety glasses.
Ability to work primarily outdoors in all types of weather.

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; training is provided.
Operate passenger vehicles safely, 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 referring them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
Train and develop on the job in forklift and loader operation.
Follow appropriate security, maintenance, safety, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
Recognize potentially unsafe situations, respond appropriately to accidents, and remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles.