Mill/Yard Operator
- Location
- Cofield, NC, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description At TA Services, we don’t just move freight – we move business forward. Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Mills Services, and Cross-Border Logistics. What sets us apart? Our people! At TA, culture isn’t an afterthought – it’s a competitive advantage. We’re intentional about building a workplace where you’re supported, challenged, and equipped to grow. From day one, you’ll get the tools, training, and trust to unlock your full potential. We believe when the right people live the right values, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to win, you’ll fit right in. Here’s what drives us:
• People First – We lead with care, connection, and respect.
- People First – We lead with care, connection, and respect.
- Service – Our customers, carrier partners, and team members deserve nothing less than excellence.
- Safety – Built into every move we make.
- Results – High standards. Real outcomes.
- Innovation – We push boundaries and never settle.
Job Description Days and Shift Information:
• 12 Hour Rotating Swing Shift
- 12 Hour Rotating Swing Shift
• Operate and maintain heavy-duty forklifts (Taylor lift), yard vehicles, and equipment.
- Operate and maintain heavy-duty forklifts (Taylor lift), yard vehicles, and equipment.
- Comply with all Safe Job Instructions (SJIs), training requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Receive and inspect inbound loads, complete paperwork, and supervise unloading personnel.
- Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup, verify product integrity and counts, and ensure proper trailer/container loading.
- Maintain inventory controls, keep a clean and safe work environment, and report any hazards or issues to the supervisor.
- Outdoor work all day except when in the truck. The mill is part of Nucor Corp, the largest scrap metal recycler in North America. Minimal advancement opportunities (next step is foreman).
Qualifications Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts (Taylor lift) is required; knowledge of yard operations and equipment preferred.
- Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts (Taylor lift) is required; knowledge of yard operations and equipment preferred.
• Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, cooperative with supervisors and coworkers, and able to handle physically demanding work.
- Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, cooperative with supervisors and coworkers, and able to handle physically demanding work.
- Ability to walk around trucks and inspect fluids and conditions.
- Climb up and down 5 steps for truck ingress/egress up to 12 times per 12-hour shift.
- Hook/unhook airlines for trailers up to 75 times per 12-hour shift.
- Dismount truck and position wood dunnage weighing up to 50 lbs as needed.
- Steer and stop truck and trailer weighing up to 90,000 lbs during 12-hour shifts.
Additional Information Pay/Benefits/Perks
• $17/hr
- $17/hr
- Accrue up to five days PTO in first year. Two weeks vacation, plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability.
- Other benefits include Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program.
From PS Logistics's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job