Yard Helper

**Job Title: Yard Helper**

**Job Description**

The Yard Helper will assist in the loading and unloading of steel pipes and rods in the pipe. This role is not a forklift operator position. The Yard Helper will support the loading and unloading of trailers, spot and direct forklift operators, and help organize, rack, and stack rods and pipes in organized piles within the yard. General labor experience is preferred but not mandatory, as no experience is necessary for the right candidate. The ideal candidate must be willing to work outdoors and be flexible with any day or shift. Training will be provided for motivated candidates.

**Responsibilities**

+ Assist in loading and unloading steel pipes and rods.

+ Spot and direct forklift operators.

+ Organize, rack, and stack rods and pipes in organized piles within the yard.

+ Work outside in various weather conditions.

**Essential Skills**

+ General labor experience preferred but not required.

+ Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Construction or outdoor labor experience is preferred.

+ Roustabout experience is similar and can be beneficial.

+ Attitude, work ethic, and attendance are prioritized above experience.

**Why Work Here?**

This opportunity offers the chance to get your foot in the door with a company servicing a major oil lease. No prior experience is required, just the right attitude. There is an opportunity to earn industrial forklift certification and grow within the company.

**Work Environment**

The work environment includes both hot summers and cold winters, with conditions that are dirty and dusty. The job requires hard work lifting and stacking heavy steel pipes and rods. There is a brand new break room available, with water and ice provided. Both shifts are available: 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM and 2nd shift from 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Taft, California.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Taft,CA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.