Yard Associate

1. Inspect vehicle loads coming into and going out of the yard
2. Validate all information on material documents is accurate
3. Match physical materials to material documents to ensure accuracy and accountability
4. Ensure material handling and snow removal equipment (when applicable) is available and operational
5. Coordinate needed repairs or temporary equipment with the yard operations supervisor
6. Ensure proper housekeeping and yard maintenance including but not limited to; Collection and removal of trash, Snow and ice removal
7. Coordinate disposal or reallocation of surplus and/or obsolete materials
8. Maintain an accurate yard plan
9. Track materials received into and issued from the yard
10. Post inventory movement transactions in customer SAP system
11. Conduct periodic inventories and reconciliation of the yard and any other activity requested by customer supervisor
12. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

·         1-2 Years Experience in oil industry, warehouse setting. Prefer 2-3 years.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·         Possess knowledge of Material Management and Warehousing Processes

·         Forklift and pay loader certified

·         Must possess valid driver’s license

·         High School Diploma required

Preferred Skills

·         Ability to be a team player with excellent communication skills

·         Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

·         Ability to prioritize workloads and effectively multi-task

·         Knowledge of SAP and inventory management

·         Knowledge of COPAS controllable equipment

·         Ability to firmly and professionally enforce standards

Pre-Employment Requirements

All candidates must pass a pre employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, hold a valid driver’s license, pass a motor vehicle record check and be insurable through KSI’s insurance carrier, criminal background check and E-verify as a condition of successful consideration for employment.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work in various weather conditions for long periods of time. Depending on the phase of the job, all personnel are required to work in conditions where physical demands can consist of placing one’s body in various positions to inspect and to accomplish certain tasks such as:

·         Sitting

·         Standing

·         Squatting

·         Raising and Lowering objects from one level to another

·         Carrying objects, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder

·         Grasping objects with the use of fingers, palm and wrists to hold/and or manipulate objects (hammers, saws, pencils, pens etc,)

·         Pulling ie. Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)

·         Pushing ie. Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, kicking and treadle actions)

·         Bending at the waist, stooping, working in a supine position, twisting seated or standing

Some of these physical requirements will range from seldom, frequent to constant depending on the task.

Subject Line: Attention: HR Department, RE: Yard Associate