Yard Worker

Pick Your Part•Washington Park, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Worker performs outdoor work preparing salvage vehicles for placement in the yard. Duties include draining fluids and lubricants, removing vehicle parts and components, setting vehicles in the yard, and accurately recording vehicle information. The role may involve operating a forklift or loader to move vehicles, staging vehicles with the Loader Operator, handling batteries, dismantling tires, and removing debris. The employee must maintain a safe and clean work environment, follow company procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and comply with EPA and OSHA regulations. The position is full-time and follows a Thursday–Monday shift. The work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions without coverage, with exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderately loud noise.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED 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.
Able to stand for long periods and also sit, walk, push, pull, bend, and climb.
Able to move or lift up to 75 pounds regularly, with no lifting restrictions.
Able to climb ladders and stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
Able to tolerate high and low temperatures and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Remove fluids, lubricants, and components from vehicles safely and efficiently to prepare them for placement in the yard.
Remove vehicle parts from salvage cars, 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 vehicles placed there.
Operate a forklift or loader, when needed, to move vehicles from processing to the yard.
Clean debris from vehicles before they enter the processing area.
Remove batteries for testing and resale, and bring charged batteries to the retail area.
Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or position vehicles properly in the yard.
Walk the yard and place debris in cars being removed from the yard.
Dismantle tires.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, wear required PPE, and ensure EPA and OSHA regulations are followed.
Comply with established company policies and procedures.
Initiate and support continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system.
Perform other duties as assigned.