Yard Staff

RBGlobal • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

Yard Staff work primarily outdoors in all types of weather at IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company. The role is a safety-focused, active position supporting vehicle auctions and facility operations. Yard Staff check in and detail vehicles, move vehicles around the facility, assist visitors, and learn to operate forklifts and loaders. The position requires attention to detail, an upbeat demeanor, teamwork, and readiness to work around heavy equipment and other vehicles.

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.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to apply appropriate security, maintenance, safety, and personal protective equipment procedures.
• Ability to follow applicable regulations for handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds; frequently up to 50 pounds; and occasionally over 100 pounds.
• 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 work primarily outdoors in all types of weather and remain alert around heavy equipment and other vehicles.

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.
• 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 the 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, safety, and industry-specific hazardous-material handling procedures.
• Recognize potentially unsafe situations, respond appropriately when accidents occur, and remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles.

What This Job Offers

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