Yard Employee Continental Days at North West Rubber — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $24.25 Yard Employee Continental Days Position Summary The Yard Employee is responsible for maintaining the facilitys outdoor operations in compliance with Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) requirements and fire prevention standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the yard remains organized, clean, safe, and operationally efficient through housekeeping activities, tire management, and equipment operation. Key Responsibilities Environmental & Fire Compliance Maintain tire storage areas in accordance with ECA requirements and site operating procedures. Monitor tire pile sizes, spacing, and overall yard organization. Ensure fire lanes, emergency access routes, and designated safety zones remain clear at all times. Assist with inspections and corrective actions related to environmental and fire prevention requirements. Report compliance concerns, hazards, or unsafe conditions to management. Yard Maintenance & Housekeeping Sweep roadways, processing areas, fire lanes, and storage areas to maintain a clean and safe facility. Collect and properly dispose of loose tire wire and other debris. Maintain general housekeeping throughout the yard. Support site appearance and cleanliness standards. Tire Processing Support Operate an excavator equipped with a shear attachment to cut oversized tires into acceptable sizes for shredding operations. Inspect tires and segregate oversized or non-conforming material as required. Ensure a consistent supply of properly prepared material for processing operations. Follow all operating procedures while handling and processing materials. Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures. Wear required personal protective equipment. Report hazards, incidents, and near misses immediately. Participate in safety meetings and training programs. Additional Operational Support Provide support to scalehouse operations as required. Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including trailer movements and load coordination. Support other departments during operational needs, vacations, absences, or peak workload periods. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. Qualifications Experience operating excavators or similar heavy equipment preferred. Experience working in an industrial, recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or logistics environment is considered an asset. Valid drivers license required. Strong understanding of safe work practices around heavy equipment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail. Commitment to safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance. Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. Ability to adapt to changing operational requirements. Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions. Ability to walk throughout the facility for extended #NWRIndeed