Yard Worker

Pick Your Part • Santa Fe Springs, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Worker performs outdoor work preparing salvage vehicles for placement in the yard. The role removes fluids, lubricants, and components; removes salvageable vehicle parts; cleans debris from vehicles; and records information about vehicles placed in the yard accurately and promptly. The worker may operate a forklift or loader to move vehicles and works with the Loader Operator to stage or retrieve vehicles. Other tasks include pulling batteries for testing and resale, dismantling tires, and placing debris in vehicles being removed from the yard. The Yard Worker maintains a safe, clean work environment, follows EPA and OSHA regulations, wears required PPE, complies with company policies and procedures, supports continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system, and performs other assigned duties.

The position is outdoors in all weather conditions without coverage. Work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderately loud noise, and high and low temperatures. The role requires frequent standing and the ability to sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb, and regularly move or lift up to 75 pounds. Employees must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights exceeding 15 feet.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.
• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to sit, walk, push, pull, bend, and climb.
• Ability to move or lift up to 75 pounds regularly, with no lifting restrictions.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions without coverage and tolerate high and low temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Remove fluids, lubricants, and components from vehicles safely and efficiently to prepare them for placement in the yard.
• Remove salvage vehicle parts, including parts such as quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
• Set vehicles in the yard as assigned and accurately record information about them in a timely manner.
• Operate a forklift or loader as needed to move vehicles from processing to the yard.
• Clean debris from vehicles before they enter the processing area.
• Pull batteries for testing and resale, and bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or retrieve vehicles from the yard properly.
• Walk the yard and place debris in vehicles being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure EPA and OSHA regulations are met and wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and support continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent schedule
• Opportunity for long-term growth

What This Job Offers

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