Yard Worker (Yard Cleaner)

Pick Your Part•Fort Wayne, IN

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard. The primary job function is to keep the customer's yard and facility clean. This role involves removing all fluids, lubricants, and components (e.g., converters) from vehicles safely and efficiently to prepare them for yard placement. The work primarily involves dismantling salvage cars, including parts like quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces. Responsibilities also include setting vehicles in the yard as assigned, accurately recording vehicle information, and potentially operating a forklift or loader to move vehicles. Additional tasks include cleaning debris from vehicles before processing, removing batteries for testing and resale, staging vehicles with a Loader Operator, placing debris in removed vehicles, and dismantling tires. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, adhering to EPA and OSHA regulations, wearing required PPE, and complying with company policies are essential. The role also involves supporting continuous improvement of the quality system and assuming other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired
General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work
Must be able to work in cooperation with others
Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments
Must be able to communicate effectively with others
Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends
Should not have any lifting restrictions
Must not be afraid of heights
Must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb
Must be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly
Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet
Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels

Responsibilities

Perform work outdoors in the yard
Drain fluids and remove parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard
Keep customer yard and facility clean
Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (ie: converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard
Works primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars
Setting vehicles in the yard as assigned
Recording information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner
May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard
Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into processing area
Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold
Bring charged batteries to the retail area
Work with Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in yard properly
Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
Dismantle tires
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met
Wear all required PPE
Comply with established company policies and procedures
Initiate and supports the continual improvement of the companies quality improvement system
Assume other duties as assigned