Kayak Warehouse (Springfield)

Shipping Yard Position

The Shipping Yard position is responsible for loading finished boats, motors, and trailers on various types of transportation.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the transport trailers for loading by placing and assembling steel rails and components in the proper configuration for the type and mix of boats being loaded.
• Places boats and motors on the trailers by operating a powered lift truck.
• Straps and ties down the boats, motors, and accessories by using various types of strapping and tie down equipment.
• Loads, ties down, and secures boats, motors, and accessories.
• Unloads trailers shipped from the trailer manufacturing plant and place in a pre-determined location in the yard by use of a power lift truck.
• Drives truck back and forth between the two plants.
• Completes all assigned or team duties in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum degree required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate(s) or license(s): Preferred Class E license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Able to operate hoist
• Valid chauffeurs license
• Ability to distinguish numbers and written instructions

Travel Requirements

• Frequent

Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting & carrying of 60 lbs. and over
• Straight pulling, pushing, reaching over shoulder, use of fingers & both hands required.
• Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeat bending & climbing (use of both legs and arms)
• Operation of forklift, truck, tractor, or ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of color
• Hearing, aid permitted

Work Environment

• Outside and inside
• Extreme heat
• Extreme humidity
• Extreme noise, intermittent
• Dust
• Fumes, smoke, or gasses
• Solvents (degreasing agents)
• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces

Independent Judgement

• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.

Full time benefits summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.