Yard Associate

Role Summary: The Yard Associate is responsible for operating a forklift to load materials and move product around, along with keeping the warehouse and building supply yard well organized. This position requires interaction with customers as you help load products into their vehicles and assist them with any questions they might have. To be a successful Yard Associate, you must be organized, plan ahead, and be able to prioritize your daily work. This position may assist in delivering to customer sites, and needs to be comfortable driving a 1 ton truck with trailer.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to assist customers and load materials
• Organizes and cleans warehouse and landscape supply yard
• Ensures that all materials are properly identified, packaged, and labeled
• Examines materials visually to ensure conformance to established standards
• Cleans and maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and warehouse
• Organizes, plans, and prioritizes daily work
• Uses forklift to move product around the yard
• Delivers orders to customers with 1 ton truck and trailer
• Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift
• Assisting customers daily
• Supports the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the company
• Operates within company policy and submits reports as requested
• Responsible for safety and health of self and others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a clean three-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Successful completion of DOT Physical and Drug Screen
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions in English.
• Physical capability to perform tasks such as walking, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold.
• Proficiency in operating small machines like Skid Steer Loaders, Forklifts, Excavators.
• Experience driving 3/4 ton trucks with loaded equipment trailers.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person