Yard Coordinator
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Denver, CO.
Job Summary
Operates forklift machinery to lift, load or move material as directed. Maintains equipment and daily equipment logs and maintains forklift inspection reports. Supports logistic operations by receiving, checking, and packing material to be delivered and assisting with inventory functions including, order filling, stocking, cycle counts and processing returns.
Responsibilities
Essential functions
- Inspects machinery and asses the work area before operations to ensure safety
- Takes proper precautionary measures when operating machinery
- Operates forklift machinery to lift, load or move material
- Works in an outdoor environment in varying weather conditions
- Maintains equipment in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data
- Reports any maintenance or issues
- Maintains daily equipment logs and daily forklift inspection reports
Non-essential functions
Supports essential logistic operations through storage, transportation and repairing equipmentAssists in inventory functions including cycle counts and processing returnsCleans and maintains all work areas from trash and clutterPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designateQualifications
Prefer a minimum of a two-year business / trade degree or equivalent in work experience.Good knowledge of electrical products / systems is preferred.Ability to read, write and speak in English, required.Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Internet, Email and SAP software is a plus.Prior experience with Bill of Ladings, purchase orders and shipping documents, preferred.Must have large forklift and heavy material experience.Must have strong attention to detail.Knowledge of Rigging safety, preferred.Knowledge of securing all loads to flatbed trailers, preferred.Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing and speaking English)Ability to effectively plan and organize your day and work areaExcellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.Ability to be experienced, safe, and efficient operators of large material handling equipment.Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency) : Occasionally 0 33% Frequently 34 66% Continuously : 67 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist :10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally101 + lbs. - OccasionallyAbove Waist Lift :10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally101+ lbs. - Not at allUnilateral Carry :10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all101+ lbs. - Not at allBilateral Carry :10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all101+ lbs. - Not at allPhysical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day :
Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - FrequentlyStanding (for sustained periods of time) - OccasionallyWalking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - OccasionallyBending / Stooping (downward and forward) - OccasionallyCrawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at allClimbing / Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - OccasionallyReaching (extending arms in any direction) - FrequentlyCrouching / Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - OccasionallyKneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at allBalancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - FrequentlyRepetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers) - OccasionallyTrunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - OccasionallyPushing / Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - OccasionallyHandling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - ContinuouslyFingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - FrequentlyTalking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - OccasionallyDriving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - FrequentlyDesk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - OccasionallyUse of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - FrequentlyHearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously