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Ineos Pigments USA

Yard Crew Operator

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

Yard Crew Operator INEOS Pigments - Plant 1 - Maintenance Department This position supports Plant 1 ... Environmental Hopper management * Training center set up/tear down as needed for training events

Kalmbach Feeds Inc

Yard Jockey

Upper Sandusky, OH · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Move ingredient hopper trailers to load and unload products as multiple facilities. * Move liquid tankers and air can trailers between facilities to load and unload ingredients. * Self-paced ...

Kalmbach Feeds Inc

Yard Jockey - Day Shift

Shippensburg, PA · On-site

$19 - $24.75/hr

Move ingredient hopper trailers to load and unload products as multiple facilities. * Move liquid tankers and air can trailers between facilities to load and unload ingredients. * Self-paced ...

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Shipping - Shipper Big Spring

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Safely, accurately and efficiently prepare load vans, Hopper trucks and cars to goal weights and ... Safely operate yard truck to move trailers around the plant location as a result of operational ...

Belstra

Night Shift Ingredient Coordinator

Demotte, IN · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Transfer ingredients and dump hopper bottoms as needed * Move van trailers to certain docks and ... Keep the yard and alleyways cleaned, swept and organized * Report all equipment issues and all ...

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Shipper C - Borger Plant

Borger, TX

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Safely, accurately and efficiently prepare load vans, Hopper trucks and cars to goal weights and ... Safely operate yard truck to move trailers around the plant location as a result of operational ...

BURNCO Rock Products Ltd

Loader Operator

Milliken, CO · On-site

$24.50/hr

If in the pit, load raw material from the pit into the hopper at the desired production rate ... Includes cleanliness and upkeep of yard area * Follow all safety policies, including MSHA and ...

Burnco Colorado Llc

Loader Operator

Milliken, CO

$24.50/hr

If in the pit, load raw material from the pit into the hopper at the desired production rate ... Includes cleanliness and upkeep of yard area * Follow all safety policies, including MSHA and ...

ProPetro Services

Cement Bulk Plant Hand

Midland, TX · On-site

Operate forklift to scale out products, load hopper, and load or unload pallets (when applicable) * Monitor yard and perform general housekeeping duties * Wear full face respirator * Maintain ...

U.S. Silica Company

Production Worker

Vale, OR · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Packs product into bags, bulk bags, boxes and bulk hopper rail cars. * Completes or assists with ... Operates warehouse and yard forklifts, skid steer loader, ultra-vac, floor sweeper as required.

U.S. Silica Company

Production Worker

Vale, OR · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Packs product into bags, bulk bags, boxes and bulk hopper rail cars. * Completes or assists with ... Operates warehouse and yard forklifts, skid steer loader, ultra-vac, floor sweeper as required.

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How much do yard hopper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for yard hopper in the United States is $19.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are yard hoppers?

Yard hoppers are workers responsible for moving trailers and containers within a freight yard, warehouse, or distribution center. They use specialized vehicles, often called yard trucks or terminal tractors, to transport trailers between loading docks, parking spots, and staging areas. Yard hoppers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and efficient flow of goods by organizing and positioning trailers for loading and unloading. Their job requires attention to safety procedures and the ability to coordinate with warehouse staff and drivers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Yard Hopper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Yard Hopper, you need a solid understanding of warehouse logistics, safe vehicle operation, and coordination skills, often supported by a valid driver's license and knowledge of yard safety regulations. Familiarity with yard management systems, two-way radios, and sometimes forklift operation certifications are typically required. Attention to detail, communication, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the safe, organized, and timely movement of trailers and materials within a busy yard environment.

What is the difference between Yard Hopper vs Truck Driver?

AspectYard HopperTruck Driver
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, CDL often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, CDL required
Work EnvironmentRail yards, industrial sites, short-distance haulingRoads, highways, long-distance routes
Industry UsageRail and freight industriesFreight, logistics, transportation industries
Job FocusLoading/unloading railcars, yard operationsTransporting goods over roads, delivery schedules

Yard Hoppers primarily work within rail yards handling freight transfer, while Truck Drivers focus on transporting goods via roads. Both roles require CDL licenses and are essential in freight logistics, but they differ in environment and daily tasks.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Yard Hopper, and how can they be managed effectively?

Yard Hoppers often deal with coordinating multiple vehicle movements in busy and time-sensitive environments, which can present challenges such as tight schedules, communication breakdowns, and safety concerns. To manage these effectively, it's important to stay organized, maintain clear communication with dispatchers and team members, and follow established safety protocols. Regular training on equipment handling and awareness of yard layouts can also help minimize errors and accidents, ensuring smooth operations.
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Infographic showing various Yard Hopper job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,879 per year, or $19.2 per hour.
Yard Crew Operator

Yard Crew Operator

Ineos Pigments USA

Ashtabula, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.
Yard Crew Operator
INEOS Pigments - Plant 1 - Maintenance Department
This position supports Plant 1 with general grounds maintenance and general labor throughout the site. This is an hourly, non-exempt, day shift position.
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience meeting and maintaining required standards in safety, production, and quality.
  • Work 100% onsite.
  • Complete all regulatory training

Considered a Plus:
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Forklift qualified
  • Payloader qualified

Essential Duties
  • Complete all computer-based safety training
  • Attend scheduled safety meetings
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety throughout the plant
  • Movement of materials and equipment within the plant
    • Loading, unloading, and delivery of raw materials to areas required
    • Staging materials and equipment for maintenance
    • Empty hoppers all around the plant
    • Empty steel, wire, Inconel
    • Empty garbage cans in maintenance shops
    • Portable diesel pump movements, set up, and removal
    • Deliver and set up ice melt at all doorways in winter
    • Aerosol can disposal
    • Swap out oil drums in mobile shop
    • Move mobile equipment, such as scissor lifts, around the plant as needed
    • Move furniture as needed
    • Stage materials in 800 bldg Kitting area
    • Stage raw materials for Analytical Lab
    • Empty lab samples both for Analytical and TICL labs
    • Load & assist in change out of Pallet saver trailer
    • Empty Garbage cans in all maintenance facilities (800, 875 & ROC)
    • Compactor area cleaning
    • Trash cleanup in all ditches, fence lines & Compactor areas
    • Chlorinator rebuilds: Load/unload scaffolding & charcoal
    • Empty chlorinator ash pits / refractory clean up @ AWD
    • Environmental Hopper management
    • Training center set up/tear down as needed for training events
    • Scissor lift to/from as requested

  • Basic cleaning and maintenance around the plant
    • Sanitary plant filter bed cleaning
    • Snow/ice removal from railroad gates and all switches, derails, tracks, and cylinder pad
    • Wash windows plant wide
    • Clean sandblast booth
    • Back fill gravel as needed
    • Clean company vehicles as needed
    • AWD wash pad clean off-gas brick debris as needed

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
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