Material Handler/Yard Worker

Immediate Supervisor:      Store Manager

Status:     Full-time; Hourly

Key Results:

Reports to the store manager to support day-to-day safety, sales, profitability and operation of a GoMulch wholesale/retail landscaper depot location.  Operates a JCB forklift/loader machine (or similar) and provide superior customer satisfaction. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with the ALL4Zero Safety Program, establishing the vision of a zero-injury culture.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• This is a hands-on position. The Yard Employee will work both inside the store and outside in the yard to meet customer expectations.
• Performs daily Safety/PM checks to maintain equipment and machinery such as forklifts, bucket loaders, delivery trucks and office equipment.
• Responsible for the housekeeping/cleanliness of the store and yard to provide a safe, professional and positive shopping experience for customers.
• Interfaces with customers to fulfill orders in a helpful and professional manner.
• Assist the store manager in performing routine inventory counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Delivers products to customer locations using the company delivery truck (CDL license is not required).
• Able to operate forklift and bucket loader to move material from one location to another.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned. 

Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or GED or 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record required. Forklift certification is preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and other policy and procedures.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.  
• Command of the English language is mandatory.  Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.  

Physical Demands:

• Work hours are Monday-Friday: 7 AM-5 PM and Saturday: 8 AM-12 Noon.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is required to frequently stand use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; crouch or crawl.  
• The employee must have the capability to lift 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• While performing he duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions (sun, heat and dust).  
• Noise levels are usually moderate but may be loud at times when working near machinery.