Post job

Yard labour job description

Updated March 14, 2024
7 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.

Example yard labour requirements on a job description

Yard labour requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in yard labour job postings.
Sample yard labour requirements
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Familiarity with landscaping and gardening equipment and tools.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Experience in yard labor.
Sample required yard labour soft skills
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work efficiently in all weather conditions.
  • Aptitude for problem solving.

Yard labour job description example 1

48forty Solutions yard labour job description

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our operations workforce is the heart and soul of our business.

Description: Upkeep of yard, daily cleaning and organizing of warehouse.

Pay: $16h/hr (Contingent on completing a drug test)

Benefits: We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO, as well as weekly pay. We also offer Safety Shoe Reimbursement and Referral Bonuses!

Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 50-70 pounds
  • Requires quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
  • Observance of all safety rules and regulations
  • Willing to work long hours in a labor-intensive environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively

48forty Solutions offers competitive pay and benefits to all full-time employees. 48forty Solutions is also pleased to offer a full benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan after 90 days.

48forty Solutions requires that none of its employees are excluded from doing business with the Federal government. All newly hired individuals are promptly screened through the E-Verify electronic employment authorization program run by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

  • Drug-free workplace. EOE. D/M/F/V
  • MUST be 18 years of age or older

At 48forty Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities, as needed.

jobs
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee

Yard labour job description example 2

National Trench Safety yard labour job description

  • You will help customers load and unload rental equipment
  • You will convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
  • You will sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Responsible for knowing and adhering to all of the T.P.R. Codes of Safe Practice in the performance of duties.
  • May be assigned to duties or shifts that require working after regular hours and weekend work.
  • Be able to work flexible work schedule, be able to follow direction and follow through with little or no supervision.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is required

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities:

  • Leadership skills- effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Good communication skills, will be self-motivated, able to effectively interact and provide excellent customer service.
  • Basic math skills- add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Required education, licenses and experience:

  • High school diploma
  • Valid Driver's License with clean DMV record
  • Construction background: 2 years
  • 10,000 forklift and be able to drive a 5-ton truck

Why work for us: We offer a competitive salary and Comprehensive and generous benefit package.

  • Excellent medical, dental, vision discount plan
  • 401(K) plan with company match
  • Team Ownership Program (TOP) which grants an annual stock award to every full-time active employee. TOP is unique for a privately held company but offered to show how much we value our employees.
  • Health Care flexible spending account
  • Basic and Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Paid Birthday and Anniversary Holiday
  • Tuition reimbursement

About us: National Trench Safety Company, a growing construction, equipment rental, traffic control service company. With over 40 years of success behind us, we are a profitable and financially stable company that has experienced consistent growth. We also manufacture most of our standard application products and manufacture custom shoring products.

National Trench Safety Company is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Powered by JazzHR

39ISCMzMkm

jobs
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.

Yard labour job description example 3

PeopleReady yard labour job description

Lumber Yard Laborer

PeopleReady of Bedford Park, IL is now hiring Lumber Yard Laborers!

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $18 - $19 / Hour

What you'll be doing as a Lumber Yard Laborer:

* Sort/Stack lumber

* Load/Unload/Strap flatbed trailers with merchandise

* Standing, bending and lifting up to 65+ lbs.

* Complete work orders daily

* Maintain a neat, organized building/shop

* Maintain a neat and safe work environment while demonstrating the best in safety around their customers and other employees

* Perform other duties as assigned

Available shifts:

Shift timings - 1st shift (Day) and 2nd shift (Evening)

Job requirements:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Ability to follow direction with a strong attention to detail

* Excellent customer service skills

* Positive attitude/High Integrity

* Background check required

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!

\#CHIMSC

\#SCTOP10

PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
jobs
Start connecting with qualified job seekers

Resources for employers posting yard labour jobs

Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions

Yard labour job description FAQs

Ready to start hiring?

Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.