Yard Associate

EquipmentShare; Arab (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Gym membership stipend

Monthly Family Dinner Night

Career advancement opportunities

16 hours of paid volunteer time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Arab, AL is looking for a Yard Associate to assist customers, operate forklifts, and maintain inventory. The ideal candidate values teamwork, has strong organizational skills, and an excellent work ethic. This position offers competitive pay, benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching, along with opportunities for professional development. Join us to help pioneer innovative technology and transform an industry.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently and work long shifts.
• Flexibility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answers customer questions and directs them to the right materials.
• Operates forklift to load and unload materials safely.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the yard.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50lbs

Flexibility to multi-task

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build the Future with Us — Forge & Build is Hiring a Yard Associate

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

Forge & Build is hiring a Yard Associate at our rental facility in Arab, AL and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (This role is subject to on‑call scheduling with additional compensation provided)

Primary Responsibilities

• Answers questions, identifies and directs customer to building materials and supplies in the yard and warehouse.
• Operates forklift safely and effectively to load, unload and move materials in the yard and warehouse.
• Assists customer in loading purchased materials safely and accurately into customer.
• Verifies load ticket to ensure accuracy with purchased materials.
• Follows established loading and ticket procedures as listed in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Informs store management or personnel of any customer complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints.
• Loads product onto store delivery trucks for delivery and completes the delivery in a timely manner.
• Moves materials and supplies from receiving area to yard or warehouse.
• Marks prices on merchandise signs or labels according to current system prices.
• Squares stacks materials on display to maintain safe and orderly conditions in all areas on a daily basis.
• Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
• Assists with unloading deliveries as needed.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the yard by keeping ground free of clutter including bands, chocks and trash.
• Maintains inventory and displays within assigned area to merchandising standards by stocking, facing, straightening, and cleaning or any other task necessary to maintain appearance and salability of items.
• Performs routine customer vehicle audits, when assigned, for loaded merchandise when customers are leaving the lumberyard by matching what has been loaded to what was purchased on the loading receipt.
• Complies with all company safety standards.

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people‑first company powered by cutting‑edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem‑solvers, go‑getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month, because family comes first. (An employee favorite!) *restrictions apply
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

About Forge & Build

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech‑powered equipment rentals.

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials – which means having accurate and up‑to‑date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to successfully multi‑task in a fast paced environment, working with multiple team members.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently and bend, twist, squat and reach throughout the work shift.
• Ability to stand for 8‑10+ hour work shifts.
• Excellent work ethic and attendance
• Inherent desire to learn and develop on an individual basis
• Strive for continuous improvement

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.