At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Yard Worker position available at our Van Metre BASE in Winchester, VA!
Roles & Responsibilities The Yard Worker is responsible for assembling orders and preparing goods for shipment. Receives, unpacks, inspects, and stores incoming materials and supplies. Uses shipping records to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders. Documents damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation. Also responsible for moving all products to storage or other designated areas by hand dolly, forklift, or pallet jack.
Position Summary: Essential Responsibilities Pick orders with forklift equipment.Pick, pack and release orders to ensure timely delivery to customers.Ensure order accuracy with attention to detail.Maintain cleanliness in the yard through routine, daily maintenance.Assist Manufacturing unload wall panels from the production line.Assists with the proper and timely processing of paperwork.Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.Meet reasonable production guidelines.Responsible for adhering to all safety rulesOther duties as assigned.Essential Competencies Professional appearance and behaviorTeam player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.Strong interpersonal skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to read and interpret written informationAttention to DetailAbility to accurately identify products.Ability to work one duty for eight to ten hoursRead tape measure and use air toolsAbility to lift 75 pounds.Ability to work in a fast-paced, organized and positive environment.Ability to operate a forkliftOther Essential Skills & Qualifications Education/Credentials: High school diploma or its equivalent preferredTraining: Forklift, Machinery preferredExperience: 2+ years previous experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proven ability to apply math, writing, and language skills Working Conditions Physical Demands of Job: Requires vision, speech, and hearingEnvironmental Factors: Outside weather conditions, Construction site and manufacturing facility exposureHours of Work: Various ShiftsPerformance Factors Evaluation Process: Evaluation after 90 days of employment and annually thereafterVan Metre Companies has been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for seven consecutive years! We have received the Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work Award for the last six years, and have received their Corporate Philanthropy Award for the last nine years in a row!!!
We offer excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and company paid volunteer time to refresh their bodies and minds.
Van Metre Mission Statement The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.
