We are always on the lookout for reliable candidates for our Auction Yard Helper and Equipment
Operator – CDL A Driver positions, in Material Handling. If you are interested in working for Hess
Auctioneers, LLC as a Class A CDL Driver where you can use your current skills, learn new skills while working with a great team than we have a spot for you.
The Yard Helper/Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a yard tractor to ensure smooth and safe flow of products as consignments come onto the Yard and then are moved off the Yard following an Auction.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Proven ability to operate and drive a yard tractor and forklift
- CDL A valid driver's license required
- Certified equipment operator a plus; travel lift and/or tow motor
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Consistent/stable work history
- Ability to read and communicate in English
- Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently
- Ability to endure extreme weather conditions
General Duties:
- Assist with Yard Manager and responsible for proper and safe handling of consigned items.
- Load and unload consigned pieces of various types of trucks, trailers and equipment around the Yard
- Stock product pieces in yard correctly and verify consignor and buyer information
- Use of hand signals to escort equipment operators for setting, lifting or maneuvering consigned pieces during loading/unloading process
- Perform inspection of necessary equipment
- Perform on-going minor PM work on equipment
Auction Yard Helpers participate as team members in a high volume, consignment auction environment. Duties include recording inventory, determining space requirements and position of consigned items, manually loading items onto trucks, and operating forklift to move materials.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Trucking freight handling:
- Using pallet jack/forklift
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Trucking home time:
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- relevant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
- CDL (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person