Yard Equipment Operator, 2nd shift

Position Summary:

Yard Equipment Operators safely operate heavy machinery to organize materials, load and unload freight, and maintain facility grounds. They are responsible for routine equipment maintenance, inventory organization, and strict compliance with safety protocols. Additionally, they assist with loading flatbed trailers when needed.

Second shift operates from 3:30 pm – 3:00 am, Mondays – Thursdays, and Fridays are voluntary. There is a $1.60 night shift premium available immediately. No Saturdays or Sundays.

Skills Required:

· Basic operating knowledge of the Combi-Lift

· Basic operating knowledge of forklifts

· Basic operating knowledge of spotter truck/semi

· Accurately weighs loads, axes and over all gross, on the scale

· Basic knowledge of oversized loads

· Basic knowledge of trucking guidelines and weight distribution

· Basic operating knowledge of overhead crane (lifting, moving, setting down)

· Rigs loads correctly for lifting

· Assists in housekeeping in work area

· Maintains acceptable production level

· Helps maintain the steel yard

· Loading complete loads in staging area or on trailers

· Work with other departments by moving trailers when needed

• Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in an environment that has paint and thinner fumes
• Not allergic to paints and chemicals
• Able to work in an environment that has some welding fumes

We at Merrill Steel have been working hard to make sure that our company is a place you want to come to work at each day. Over the past few years, we have initiated a lot of change. The next generation of ownership has become an ever-growing presence at the company. Our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet with Human Resources on a weekly basis to talk about ways to improve our shop culture. We even have a Production HR Facilitator whose office is located out in the shop to easily assist employees.

What makes us different:

We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Stability: We are not seasonal and we do not have lay-offs.
• Innovative and affordable healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost to our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use.
• Extensive wellness plan: You can earn enough money to meet your annual deductible by participating in our wellness program.
• Health Savings Account: Money put into your HSA is your money, and won’t expire at the end of the year.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first of the month following 90 days.
• PTO: Earn PTO for every hour worked.
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Milestone anniversary gifts
• Opportunities to grow: Advancement is popular and can happen quickly.
• Annual safety boots and prescription glasses allowance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Celebrations throughout the year: Annual Family Fun Day, annual Christmas party, all you can eat popcorn Wednesdays, donut Fridays, bi-monthly appreciation meals, and more!

Pay: $60,489.00 - $63,999.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Yard forklift: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person