Yard Associate

About the role

The Full Time - Yard Associate supports daily yard and warehouse operations, including material receiving, stocking, and organization, while adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Move, stock, and organize products in the yard and warehouse to keep inventory accurate and easy to find.
• Load and unload materials from customer and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment while following all safety rules.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.
• Must follow all safety guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and using proper lifting techniques.
• Check and verify orders, complete shipping and receiving paperwork, and work with team members to meet delivery deadlines.
• Absorb and assist with other warehouse or yard tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability and to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Ability to move heavy products in busy warehouses and/or outdoor yards, using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, and involves active physical work.
• Able to pass screening - background and drug screen.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in an outdoor setting/warehouse environment in conditions like noise, hot or cold temperatures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English to perform the essential job functions.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish may be required based on location-specific business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience or certification preferred (training and certification can be obtained after hire through company training).
• Experience operating skid steer and/or front-end loader.
• Prior experience in hands-on, outdoor/indoor yard/warehouse, operational work or similar environment.