Yard Associate
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Job Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Purpose
The Yard Associate for Heritage Family of Companies is responsible for supporting daily yard and warehouse operations including material receiving stocking and organization while adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service.
Key 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.
Assist with other warehouse or yard tasks as needed.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
Reports to the Branch Manager or a member of the Regional Leadership Team.
Direct reports: None
Travel Requirements
Minimal to none required travel to different job sites might be needed based on the location.
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.
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 locationspecific 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.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
None
Minimum Experience
None required though relevant experience in a similar role is preferred.
Certifications
Forklift experience or certification preferred (training and certification can be obtained after hire through company training).
Competencies
Safety First Mindset
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Job Location: Below Structure - Sarasota
6625 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota FL 34241
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc. including all its subsidiaries provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin sex gender age disability gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status uniform service veteran status marital status genetic information physical or mental disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221 or by email to: with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay discretionary bonuses 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (vacation sick volunteer holidays birthday floating) medical/dental/vision flexible spending accounts company-paid life and short-term disability plus optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Forklift
- caterpillar
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Management Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Quality Control
- Welding
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
