Equipment Yard & Inventory Specialist

Stowers Machinery Corporation; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stowers Machinery Corporation is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Clerk to support daily yard activities in Kingsport, TN. You will stage machines, manage inventory, and handle customer interactions with a focus on accuracy and service quality.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely coordination with internal teams and customers. Responsibilities include greeting customers, updating prep status, handling paperwork, inventory reconciliation, and coordinating with the Manager

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced yard environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Clear verbal communication and composure in challenging interactions.
• Customer-focused, with ability to foster positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and maintain a friendly, attentive demeanor.
• Communicate machine prep status and timing clearly.
• Ensure customer paperwork is signed, recorded, and stored properly.
• Receive, barcode, and reposition machines; remove stickers from used equipment.
• Stage machines for pickup, prep, and nightly parts trucks within 30 minutes.
• Perform weekly inventory scans and reconciliations; complete shipping/receiving records.
• Send photos of received used machines to the Manager.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and conduct daily safety checks.
• Operate hydro-mechanical tools to verify functionality prior to delivery.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Record360

DBS

Job description

Stowers Machinery Corporation is seeking a hands-on Yard Operations Clerk to support daily yard activities in Kingsport, TN. You will stage machines, manage inventory, and handle customer interactions with a focus on accuracy and service quality.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and timely coordination with internal teams and customers. Responsibilities include greeting customers, updating prep status, handling paperwork, inventory reconciliation, and coordinating with the Manager