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Yard Worker
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What they do
A Warehouse Worker moves or transports freight, stocks, and materials, usually without using machinery.
$38,344 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Yard Worker Builders FirstSource United States, Michigan, Shelby Township 52575 Van Dyke Avenue (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 PURPOSE
Under direct supervision performs a variety of yard activities including operating a forklift to move product and material throughout the yard. Provides customer service to customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists customers in the location and loading of product.
Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
Performs routine cleanup of yard.
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six months' experience with performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Requires OSHA Forklift Certification
COMPETENCIES
Ability to operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
Knowledge of safety procedures while performing tasks
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of company products/inventory available at work location
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to read and understand invoices and requisitions
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls.