Shop Yard Laborer - Part-Time

Description

Yutka Fence is looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Yard Laborer to support daily shop and yard operations in Kenosha, WI.

This role is responsible for keeping the yard clean, organized, safe, and efficient so our field crews can leave each morning prepared, equipped, and ready to complete jobs successfully. The Yard Laborer will assist with loading and unloading trailers, maintaining inventory organization, processing returns, supporting equipment readiness, and helping the shop run as a dependable system for the entire company.

This position works closely with the Shop Lead and Operations Manager to reduce delays, eliminate waste, and support smooth daily production.

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• 8-hour and 10-hour shifts available.
• Monday to Friday.
• Morning shift.
• Some weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Yard Organization & Cleanliness
• Keep the yard clean, organized, safe, and presentable at all times.
• Organize and stack pallets, panels, posts, and other materials.
• Remove old panels, posts, garbage, and scrap materials from the yard.
• Help maintain an efficient yard layout that supports fast and accurate job preparation.
• Call for garbage container swaps or material disposal pickups as directed.

Trailer Loading & Material Handling
• Load and unload trailers for the trailer program.
• Load and unload trailers for crews not currently in the trailer program.
• Pull materials for jobs and ensure they are accurate, labeled, and organized.
• Load and unload semi-trailers, box trucks, and crew vehicles.
• Help ensure crews have the materials, tools, and equipment needed before leaving for jobs.

Inventory, Returns & Waste Reduction
• Assist with inventory counts and proper material storage.
• Keep inventory organized, labeled, and easy to locate.
• Process returns and ensure returned materials are properly accounted for.
• Help reduce material waste, damage, and unnecessary jobsite returns.
• Separate concrete from posts and assist with the proper disposal of concrete, bad panels, and scrap materials.

Equipment & Shop Support
• Perform weekly preventative maintenance checks on tools and equipment.
• Check fuel levels, tires, and general readiness of trucks, forklifts, bobcats, trailers, and other equipment.
• Report equipment, tool, trailer, or inventory issues to the Shop Lead or Operations Manager.
• Perform light assembly or manufacturing tasks as needed.
• Prepare items needed for warranty repairs and general repairs.
• Perform supply runs and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Accurately use BusyBusy or other company time-tracking systems.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:
• Reliable, consistent, and punctual.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially under pressure.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership without waiting to be told what to do.
• Safety-minded and respectful of company tools, equipment, and materials.
• Able to communicate clearly with shop and field teams.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical labor.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Comfortable using mobile apps or time-tracking systems.

Requirements
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to commute to Kenosha, WI 53144 or relocate before starting work.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, unload, organize, and move materials throughout the day.
• Prior experience in construction, warehouse, shop, yard, or material handling preferred.
• Forklift or bobcat experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be dependable and able to follow directions from the Shop Lead and Operations Manager.