Yard Casual – Wentzville

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America’s leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

AWC is hiring Yard Casuals for our Wentzville location. Please apply fast for this position!

Summary of Position:

Job requirements include Yard Up-fitter and Rail functions. Yard: move vehicles from Plant Release Gate to yard bays, pull vehicles from yard bays to load lines for haul-away carriers. Up-fitter Function: Recognize up-fitter dealer codes, drive units to and from up-fitters, inspect units before and after delivery. Rail: Safely driving vehicles onto or off railcars wearing PPE, securing vehicles to railcars according to manufacturer and American Association of Railroad standards, and preparing railcars for transportation. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions, Duties & Tasks:

1. Drive vehicles to and from specified locations in the yard, local up-fitters, and on and off rail cars.
2. Make certain all vehicles are parked in proper locations and bayed correctly.
3. Understand and apply all AWC, Customer, AAR, safety and quality standards/policies.
4. Follow all safety guidelines to guarantee the job is done in a safe manner.
5. Identify vehicles and insert documentation as required.
6. Inform Managers of any issues that could affect production or quality standards.
7. Log processed work into computer programs or tracking system as required.
8. Meet or exceed established production and quality standards.
9. Read and match VIN numbers quickly and accurately to ensure movement of proper vehicles.
10. Read, compare and understand work orders, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents to complete work.
11. Visually verifies and inspects vehicles for damage.
12. Open or close railcar doors.
13. Raise and lower railcar decks.
14. Secure customer vehicles to railcars by using chocks and tie-downs as required.
15. Lift, set and pin bridge plates.
16. Operate buck ramps and stationary loading ramps.
17. Properly store chocks and tie-downs.
18. Keep work areas, vans, appropriate work attire, etc. clean and neat.
19. Notify supervision of any workplace hazards or unsafe conditions immediately upon discovery.
20. Attend monthly safety meetings.
21. Report accidents and injuries immediately and follow up with the completion of the appropriate forms.
22. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to adhere to strict production and quality standards without variance.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15 feet above the ground.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds overhead.
• Ability to push or pull 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (often extreme) for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours or more per shift.
• Ability to get in and out of vehicle driver’s door with minimal door opening clearance.
• Ability to use technology equipment to assist in job duties.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; work as a team; good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Must have the ability to maintain a good sense of balance.
• Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversations heard during performance of job duties.
• Ability to pass Driver’s Safety Test, Rail and Buck Ramp quiz with 80% or better.
• Ability to read and match numbers quickly and accurately.
• Ability to differentiate between colors for vehicle identification.
• Ability to read and understand location cards and work orders.
• Ability to read and understand SDS.
• Ability to write, read, and comprehend basic English.
• Ability to drive both standard and automatic automobiles.
• Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal.

Education, Experience & Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license; good driving record with the ability to maintain the same.
• Must pass AWC pre-placement background clearances including pre-employment drug screening, HPE/POET physical demand testing.
• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Good visual ability and auditory ability.
• Positively represent AWC.
• Strong attention to detail.

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

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