Yard Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Put Your Skills to Work. Build Your Future with Mack.

Mack Industries is looking for a dependable and safety-focused Yard Operator to support daily operations at our White Lake, Michigan precast concrete plant. This role is responsible for safely moving, loading, unloading, and staging precast products and raw materials throughout the yard and plant.

If you’re comfortable operating heavy equipment, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in working safely as part of a team, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Load, unload, move, and stage precast concrete products and raw materials.
• Operate large-format forklifts, loaders, overhead bridge cranes, chain hoists, and other material-handling equipment.
• Safely transport materials between production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Assist with loading and unloading customer and supplier trucks.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Clean and maintain equipment and keep the yard organized.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Work with production, yard, and shipping teams to keep materials moving efficiently.
• Maintain dependable attendance and flexibility to support production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Yard Supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous heavy equipment or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience with forklifts, loaders, cranes, or rigging is a plus.
• Experience in precast concrete, concrete, construction, manufacturing, steel, asphalt, aggregate, or similar industries is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to safely follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.

What Makes You Successful

• Safety-Minded: You take safety seriously and consistently follow procedures when working around heavy equipment and active production.
• Dependable: You show up on time and can be counted on to support production needs.
• Equipment-Focused: You’re comfortable operating heavy equipment and take pride in keeping equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Team-Oriented: You communicate well and work effectively with production, yard, and shipping teams.
• Hands-On: You enjoy physical, outdoor work and staying active throughout the day.

Why Join Mack Industries?

At Mack Industries, you’ll play an important role in keeping production moving by safely operating heavy equipment and handling precast concrete products. You’ll be part of a hands-on team where safety, dependability, and teamwork are valued every day. Along with the opportunity to put your skills to work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Work Environment

This is a hands-on, outdoor position in an active precast concrete plant. You should be comfortable working in varying weather conditions and around concrete dust, noise, heavy machinery, and active production operations.

The role requires the ability to safely operate and enter/exit heavy equipment, climb steps and platforms, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mack Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.