Yard / Warehouse Associate

Summary: The essential responsibilities of the Yard Associate include receiving, labeling and storing incoming shipments, maintaining accurate inventory counts and ensuring proper shipment of goods. This position reports to the Store Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Loading and unloading shipments from delivery trucks and transporting merchandise or construction material into the yard and store.

2. Operating hand trucks or forklifts for loading and unloading packages.

3. Ensure materials are securely loaded and properly balanced on trucks prior to a driver’s route delivery.

4. Manually lift and move materials weighing 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis.

5. Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

6. Dispose of trash and maintain the cleanliness of the yard, keeping high traffic areas free of debris and equipment.

7. Assist customers with loading purchases into their vehicles.

8. Perform and document routine inventory counts and submit inventory levels to the Store Manager when requested.

9. Complete other tasks as needed when directed by the Warehouse Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Work Environment:

This job operates in a Warehouse and Retail environment. Ability to use computers and other communication systems to perform job functions. Employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, wet and / or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitive hand and arm motions. The Employee is required to stand 100% of the time, handle or feel merchandise, reach with hands / arms, talk and hear. The employee will frequently walk short distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend. The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull products and supplies up to 50-100 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time on-site position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Travel:

This position does not require travel.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

1. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

2. Warehouse experience preferred but not required.

Competencies:

1. Highly productive and a strong team player who works with a sense of urgency and hands-on-approach.

2. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.

3. Attention to detail and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

5. Basic computer proficiency for inventory / transactional purposes.

6. A positive attitude, a proactive approach, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.

7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

8. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.