Yard Associate (Full Time)

About the role

Why Work for ASC? Our hours! We close at 5:30pm every weekday and 5:00pm on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays.

We offer multiple health plans, company-paid life insurance for yourself and immediate family, and a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer coverages, short-term disability, call-a-doctor, and more!

Paid time off, holiday pay, and possible overtime opportunities are available. We offer two retirement plan options with company matching contributions, tuition assistance, referral bonuses, and more!

Job Duties

• Provide a positive customer experience by greeting and assisting customers on the yard.
• Respond to customer inquiries and upsell products when possible.
• Review the loading ticket and load purchased merchandise into the customers' vehicle manually or with approved machinery (pallet jack, forklift, etc.) quickly and efficiently.
• Unload, examine, and prep all incoming yard freight. Manually or with machinery (forklift or pallet jack), move new inventory into the designated locations on the yard.
• Notify the lead or store management of any damaged or missing product.
• Follow company safety guidelines and basic safety practices at all times.
• Complete required audits and safety checks.
• Install trailer hitches, tool boxes, inflate and mount tires, lubricate parts, paint merchandise, etc. for pre-paid customers.
• Read and decipher blueprints and assembly instructions. Use hand tools or machines to complete assembly.
• Assemble components by examining connections for correct fits, fastening parts, and removing small quantities of metal with hand files and scrappers to produce correct fits between parts.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in order to promote a safe and clean working environment out on the yard and in the shop.
• Complete any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous experience or schooling in assembly or related field is strongly preferred.
• Previous forklift experience or ability to obtain your forklift certification within 90 days of hire.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and a focus on quality control.
• Possess physical stamina, strength, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble parts and components that are often very small.
• Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Physical Expectations

• During the job, employees are regularly required to stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods.
• Use their hands to handle or control objects.
• Perform tasks that involve reaching, climbing, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, with occasional requirements to handle more with assistance or equipment.
• Push and pull using various equipment.