Yard Operator

Swenson Granite Work a company of Polycor Group is looking for a Yard Operator. This person will be responsible for the safe handling, movement, staging, and transport of granite blocks, slabs, and related materials within the manufacturing yard.

This role requires operation of forklifts, wheel loaders, and CDL-B commercial vehicles. The position supports production flow, shipping, and receiving while maintaining strict adherence to safety, DOT, and OSHA standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Block and Slab Handling

• Safely move, stage, and organize granite blocks, slabs and finished goods as necessary.


• Load and unload flatbed trucks, trailers and dump trucks.


• Properly secure stone loads using straps, chains, edge protectors, and blocking as necessary.


• Identify slab types, finishes, thicknesses, and stone ID tags to ensure correct staging

Equipment Operation

• Operate large forklifts (Up to 35T) and wheel loaders with common attachments.


• Operate CDL-B vehicles for yard moves and local stone deliveries as required


• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance issues

Yard Organization & Production Support

• Maintain clean, clearly marked material storage and traffic lanes


• Stage material for production, shipping and disposal per daily schedule.


• Store and retrieve material for production orders while maintaining a inventory rotation targets.


• Support physical inventory counts and material tracking through the use of a handheld tablet connected to our inventory management system.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies as presented.


• Wear appropriate PPE at all times to include safety-toe-shoes, gloves, safety glasses. A hard hat is also required when not operating equipment with an enclosed cab.


• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damage, or near-miss incidents

General Duties

• Perform yard housekeeping, debris removal, and seasonal snow/ice control


• Assist maintenance and production teams as needed


• Complete required load documentation, inspection logs, and delivery paperwork

Requirements:

• Valid CDL Class B license (air brake endorsement preferred)


• Experience operating forklifts and loaders in a stone, construction, or industrial yard


• Experience in handling heavy materials


• Knowledge of load securement practices for flatbeds and dump trucks


• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Ability to lift 50 lbs and safely work in a active manufacturing yard setting.


• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid CDL Class B license (air brake endorsement preferred)


• Prior experience in a granite, marble, or stone fabrication facility


• Experience handling granite blocks and/or slabs


• Forklift certification


• Familiarity with electronic inventory systems


• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment inspection and basic maintenance

Physical & Work Environment:

• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment inspection and basic maintenance


• Heavy industrial stone yard and manufacturing environment


• Exposure to dust, noise, weather extremes, and moving equipment


• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and equipment operation


• Mandatory use of PPE at all times

Working Conditions:

• Employment status: Permanent / Full-time.


• Schedule/first shift: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.


• Salary rate: $28 - $31 based on experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)


• 401(k) company match


• Health/Dental/Vision insurance


• Life/Disability/AD&D Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Time off (Vacation/Holidays)

To join the Polycor Group

Apply on-line: INDEED or  [email protected] 

Apply in person at:    

54 Willey St, Barre, VT 05641

Note: Any experience deemed equivalent will be considered. Please note that the Polycor Group is committed to employment equity and all applications will be treated confidentially. We will only communicate with candidates who have been selected for an interview.

About Polycor

Polycor is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 900 people in Canada and the United States. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects.  For more information, visit Polycor's website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Polycor Stone Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Polycor”). This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all other policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. This Policy applies to all persons at Polycor, including all directors, executives, managers and other employees of Polycor as well as individuals in an employment-type relationship with Polycor. All persons involved in Polycor’s operations are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory conduct. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee violating this policy.

Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and violates our policy. Furthermore, regardless of whether sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status) are legally protected statuses or not, Polycor does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status).

Polycor will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause an undue hardship. The company will also provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to an employee’s religious beliefs so long as doing so does not constitute an undue hardship. If you need accommodation, please provide a written description of your situation and your needs to Human Resources at [email protected] and someone will contact you to discuss your request.