Yard Associate

Leaf Landscape Supply - Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Job summary

Heritage Family of Companies is seeking a full-time Yard Associate in Austin, TX to support daily yard and warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, organization, and customer service. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, outdoor work, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include moving and stocking products, loading/unloading materials, operating forklifts, maintaining a clean workspace, and processing shipping/receiving paperwork to help meet delivery

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual in Spanish may be required based on location-specific needs.
• Prior experience with yard/warehouse operations or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move, stock, and organize products in the yard and warehouse to keep inventory accurate and easy to find.
• Load and unload materials from customer and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment following safety rules.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including PPE usage and proper lifting techniques.
• Check and verify orders, complete shipping/receiving paperwork, and meet delivery deadlines.
• Assist with other warehouse or yard tasks as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish bilingual

Forklift operation

Skid steer

Front-end loader

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heritage Family of Companies is seeking a Full-time Yard Associate who will be responsible for supporting daily yard and warehouse operations, including material receiving, stocking, and organization, while adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Move, stock, and organize products in the yard and warehouse to keep inventory accurate and easy to find.
• Load and unload materials from customer and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment while following all safety rules.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.
• Must follow all safety guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and using proper lifting techniques.
• Check and verify orders, complete shipping and receiving paperwork, and work with team members to meet delivery deadlines.
• Assist with other warehouse or yard tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability and to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Ability to move heavy products in busy warehouses and/or outdoor yards, using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, and involves active physical work.
• Work performed in an outdoor setting/warehouse environment in conditions like noise, hot or cold temperatures
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English to perform the essential job functions. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish may be required based on location‑specific business needs.
• Experience operating skid steer and/or front-end loader is a plus.
• Prior experience in hands-on, outdoor/indoor yard/warehouse, operational work or similar environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent of education and experience
• Must pass background screening and drug screening.

Job Location:

Leaf Landscape Supply - Austin5700 W Highway 290 Austin, TX 78735

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
• Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
• Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
• Employee Referral Bonus Program