What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Associate position at Stone Garden?
Weekly Pay | Full-Time | Benefits
Stone Garden, an Outdoor Living Supply company, is Wilmington's premier destination for natural stone, hardscapes, mulch, soils, aggregates, outdoor living products, and landscape supplies. We are looking for a dependable, customer-focused Yard Associate to help maintain our yard operations and deliver exceptional service to contractors, landscapers, and homeowners.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Employee discounts
- Career growth and development opportunities
What You'll Do
- Operate loaders, forklifts, and other equipment to safely move and load materials
- Assist customers with product selection and loading materials into vehicles and trailers
- Load and unload vendor and transfer trucks
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment
- Stock and organize bulk materials, hardscape products, stone, mulch, and landscape supplies
- Inspect products and materials for quality and accuracy
- Complete required paperwork and inventory documentation
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with team members to support daily operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
- Basic math and communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Must be at least 18 years old
Preferred
- Loader or heavy equipment experience
- Landscape supply, hardscape, building materials, or construction industry experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Inventory or POS experience
- Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift and move 25–75 pounds
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday
- Safely operate powered industrial equipment
- Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, and other environmental conditions
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Typical schedule consists of approximately 40 hours per week
- Hours may fluctuate throughout the year based on seasonal demand, weather conditions, and business needs
- Saturday work is a regular part of the schedule and required year-round
- Additional hours and overtime may be required during peak seasons
Apply Today!
If you enjoy working outdoors, helping customers, operating equipment, and being part of a team that creates exceptional outdoor living spaces, we encourage you to apply today.
Salary : $19 - $23