Yard Material Handler

Overview

Watkins - Omaha is looking for a self-motivated, hard worker, and reliable Yard Material Handler. This position performs day to day yard operations of shipping, receiving, customer service/loading, and inventory control.

• Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
• Works with Watkins dispatcher and sales counter to process block sales orders for walk in customers and load block on customers' vehicles.
• Processes warehouse sales orders for walk in customers and loads block on customers' vehicles.
• Works with Watkins dispatcher and sales counter to prepare orders of block to be loaded onto Watkins trucks or vehicles of affiliated companies for delivery to contractors or dealers.
• Works with Watkins dispatcher and sales counter to load bulk aggregates for FOB customers' vehicles and the Watkins dump trucks with the front-end loader.
• Unloads incoming freight and inspects merchandise for shortages or damages and matches PO numbers with orders and process attached paperwork.
• Stocks freight in the warehouse or block yard if new inventory. Ships to proper destination if necessary.
• Keeps inventory stocked in designated areas to facilitate accurate and efficient inventory count and allow for storage of daily production.
• Maintains the block yard in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assures SDS forms are maintained and up to date for accurate information and immediate review.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• previous experience in a construction &/or construction products related field; or equivalent combination on education and experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience operating construction machinery or equipment--forklift, pallet loaders, lift truck and a front-end loader and/or previous warehousing experience preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance program.
• Ability to complete requirements of the Forklift Certification Program and pass the test for Watkins within 6 months of employment.

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends during busy season, including late or irregular hours.
• Must understand and maintain the internal and external customer service responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to maintain a clean and safe yard and warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend delivery tickets and invoices, load, and sales tickets, SDS sheets and the company safety manual.
• Ability to frequently move and/or lift up to 75 pounds.

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are required as conditions of employment.