Loading and Distribution Yard Assistant
Welcome to Explore Industries.
At Explore Industries, we're dedicated to fostering a workplace culture built on respect, integrity, and innovation. As a global leader in fiberglass swimming pool design and manufacturing, we believe in empowering every employee to contribute their unique insights and ideas.
Position Overview
Our team is looking for safety-minded Loading and Distribution Yard Assistants. The primary responsibilities include working directly with yard lift operations to load and unload fiberglass swimming pools and equipment for shipment or storage. This role also involves preparing trailers and equipment before the loading process. This position is based at our Knoxville, Tennessee Manufacturing and Distribution Center Island Campus.
Key Responsibilities of a Loading and Distribution Yard Assistant include:
- Assist Telehandler and Crane Operators with the daily work plan, including selecting pools from the daily load list and loading them onto trailers.
- Inspect pools before loading, identifying mold marks, scratches, scuff marks, and structural damage, and report defects for repair.
- Assist with moving loads to designated departure or storage areas.
- Ensure one’s work area is clean and well-organized after each shift.
- Assist in monthly inventory counts.
Ready to Dive In?
Would you like an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and encouraging environment where your contributions truly make a difference? Explore the possibilities and join our team!
Required Qualifications (We would like our talented Loading and Distribution Yard Assistants to have at least these minimum skills & experience)
- Experience in operation of forklifts, cranes, or telehandlers.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and familiarity with hazardous chemical handling.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail while performing deadline-based tasks.
Benefits
- An opportunity to be part of a collaborative, encouraging environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
- Generous Paid Time-Off Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401k with match
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Explore Industries offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about us at https://exploreindustries.com.
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person