What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Associate position at SiteOne Landscape Supply?
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.
At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to Associate Resource Groups, SiteOne DNA, development programs, benefits, and perks contribute to a supportive work environment aligned with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We prioritize our SiteOne DNA, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. With over 800 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!
Position Overview
Our Yard Associates help achieve world-class store performance while contributing to and supporting the overall branch strategy, performance, and growth. Yard Associates organize product for deliveries to job sites and help maintain the overall organization of the branch.
What you’ll do:
- Unload product from incoming trucks.
- Load products into outbound vehicles, both customer and company.
- Replenish or move product at the branch as directed.
- Assist customers with product selection and provide additional support when needed.
- Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills We Are Seeking
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
- Must have a safety-minded work ethic
- Must be customer-focused and an enthusiastic, dependable team player
- Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working
- Green industry experience and familiarity with landscape, hardscape, nursery, forestry, or irrigation products is a plus
- Experience operating equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, or front-end loader also a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Perks:
- Weekly Paychecks with DailyPay available!
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
- Most Branches never work Sundays!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.