Job Title: Yard Associate

Job Summary: The primary function of the Yard Associate is to deliver excellent customer service, uphold our Core Values, and help create the best hardware store experience possible, generate sales, merchandise products and support the store management team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Know and perform the Seven Steps of Customer Service
• Customer service
• Yard maintenance
• Vehicle maintenance
• Building / grounds maintenance
• Identify safety concerns issues
• Perform job duties in a safe manner at all times
• Inventory and cycle counts as needed
• Promote teamwork and active cooperation

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Read a tape measure
• Obtain forklift certification
• Ability to operate all pieces of equipment in the yard.
• Valid DL over 18 years of age

Travel:

• None

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Knowledge in the building materials, hardware related industry. .
• Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of retail computer systems.
• A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift at least 100 pounds frequently.
• Able to stand for up 8 hours a day.
• Standing, stretching, squatting, lifting, crouching, kneeling, and other awkward positions.
• Climbing and descending ladders.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions. The yard environment is characterized by the presence of noise, vehicular fumes and other elements found in a yard environment