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Salvage Yard Worker
1868 Watseka, IL - Geiger TruckPart · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 0+ years required; Full Service requires 0+ years of warehouse-related experience supplemented by on-the-job training.
About the job
Locate, remove, inspect, stage, and handle vehicle parts and materials in a salvage yard and warehouse while maintaining a safe, orderly work environment.
What you'll do
- Pull parts from vehicles, inspect them for damage, and stage them for delivery or customer pickup.
- Operate or assist with forklifts, loaders, and other equipment to move parts or vehicles; sort, load, and process inventory and returns.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, use required PPE, and comply with EPA and OSHA regulations.
What they ask for
- Basic arithmetic skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in cramped spaces, awkward positions, and varying temperatures and noise levels.
Nice to have
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Forklift certification.
Pay
$17.00 - $20.00 USD per hour (base salary)
Tools
forklift, order selector, loader
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