Yard Loader Operator

Yard Loader Operator

Now hiring for a Yard Loader Operator Location: Atkins, AR Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour Schedule: 7 AM – 4 PM | Monday – Friday + Some Weekends

Put Your Yard Loader Operator Skills in Gear. We've Got Work. Looking for Yard Loader Operator jobs in Atkins where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices

Experience Requirements

• Previous forklift experience required
• 1 year of experience in a steel yard, warehouse, manufacturing, shipping, or material-handling environment
• Experience loading trailers and securing freight is a plus
• Yard dog or terminal tractor experience preferred
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and steel materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to shipping accuracy
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of load securement procedures and material staging practices
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and shipping priorities

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required
• Ability to climb on and off semi-trailers throughout the shift
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in hot, cold, wet, and changing weather conditions
• Ability to safely work around moving equipment, trailers, and steel products
• Able to lift 50 lbs. + steel-toe boots

Job Duties

• Operate forklifts daily to move, organize, and stage steel materials
• Prepare materials for shipment and load trailers efficiently and safely
• Verify all materials and quantities before trailers are released for shipment
• Secure loads using straps and other approved load-securing methods
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free yard and work area
• Position, move, and organize trailers within the yard as needed
• Communicate load status, completed tasks, and shipping updates to supervisors
• Conduct equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Assist with additional yard, shipping, and material-handling duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.