Yard Associate

About the role

The Yard Associate plays a crucial role in supporting operations within the PERI stockyard. This position involves performing various manual tasks and assisting with inventory counting, yard maintenance, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Perform and complete all assigned tasks as assigned by the department and within the designed timeframe.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Assist with conducting inventory counting to ensure accuracy.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, safely and efficiently.
• Absorb and assist with yard maintenance and clean-up tasks.
• Clean, count, and move equipment as assigned by the department.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following safety and housekeeping processes and procedures.
• Absorb and assist with coaching and mentoring new hires during the onboarding process.
• Absorb and assist with accurately and efficiently inputting data using handheld technology or similar devices to track and maintain accurate order counts and shipment data.
• Absorb and assist with performing tasks as required by craft workers.

Requirements

• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and cultivates strong relationships with internal teams.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in basic math skills.
• Competent in reading a tape measure.
• Experienced in utilizing small hand and power tools.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training as needed.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear effectively.
• Visual acuity for seeing objects clearly, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
• Capability to pull, push, bend, and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while maintaining balance.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, and crouch.
• Willingness and ability to work outside in all weather conditions for 8 hours per day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or similar setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $19.50

Schedule

Full-time position, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.