Yard Hand/General Laborer

Job Title
Yard Hand/General Laborer
Job ID
27658847
Location
Houma, LA, 70363 
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Description

We are now accepting resume/applications for EXPERIENCED Yard Hands for the Houma, LA and surrounding area.  Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

  • Scope of Work:
    • Responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. Their duties include loading and unloading tools or raw materials, assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process.
  • Position Requirements:
    • MUST be able to pass drug screen
    • MUST pass background check
  • Required Skills:
    • Strong oral & written communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively with others
    • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task 
    • Proven ability to solve problems creatively
    • Punctuality
  • Duties/Responsibilities:
    • Cleaning and preparing a job site
    • Using a variety of tools and machines such as blowtorches, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
    • Receive shipments and assist in unloading them from delivery trucks, ensuring that goods and items remain safe.
      • Load, unload, and move materials and items by hand or by using material handling equipment.
      • Operate forklifts or order selection machines to transport parts in and about warehouses and/or yard.
      • Ensure that the receiving department double checks the shipment for accuracy and completeness of orders.
      • Transport merchandise between receiving stations, warehouse and production areas.
      • Handle counting, sorting, packing, and unpacking activities as part of the material sorting work.
      • Record the material amount or count received and circulated.
    • Operate manual material handling equipment such as hand jacks and wheeled carts safely.
    • Assist in the loading of delivery trucks, ensuring that each item is properly placed and secured within the truck.
    • Maintain industry vehicles and material handling equipment in safe and good working condition.
    • Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Maintain the work area clean, safe and organized.
      • Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities.
      • Mange house keeping activities when requested.
    • Lift and carry merchandises/material as needed.
    • Inspect merchandise upon delivery to identify any damages.
    • Load and unload merchandise to and from trailers.
    • Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards.
    • Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
    • Must have good endurance
    • Will be required to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, and crawl to perform task
    • Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions (heat, cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions)
    Documents Required:
    • Driver's License/Identification Card
    • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
  • Must be able to provide own PPE (Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, gloves)
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Pay:
    • $14-15 DOE
    • Weekly Pay
    • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
  • Schedule:
    • Monday - Friday (Weekends as needed)
      • 8AM - 5PM
  • Duration of Job: Temp to Hire

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.

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