Yard Associate (Part Time)

Why Work for ASC?

• Hours: We close at 5:30pm every weekday and 5:00pm on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays.
• Insurance: Multiple Health Plans to choose from, Company-paid Life insurance for yourself and immediate family. Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer coverages as well as Short Term Disability, Call-a-Doctor and more!
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off, holiday pay and possible overtime opportunities.
• Retirement: Two retirement plan options with company matching contributions.
• Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance program.
• Referral Bonuses: 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, and 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, with occasional requirements to handle more with assistance or equipment.
• Push and pull using various equipment.
• Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, are necessary.
• Verbal communication and the ability to hear are also required for safety and coordination.