Yard Associate

Poolcorp; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401(k) with company match

PTO & 8 holidays

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Tuition programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

POOLCORP's SCP Santa Clarita yard is seeking a Yard Associate to maintain storage yards, load/unload materials, and assist with forklift operations. You will pull and prepare customer orders, coordinate with warehouse staff, and ensure accurate exchanges while keeping the yard secure and organized.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and forklift experience is preferred. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO/holidays, life and disability insurance, parental

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior forklift experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage yards and related facilities.
• Manually load/unload materials and operate loading equipment.
• Pull, fill, and prepare customer orders with accuracy.
• Assist in loading customer vehicles with forklift assistance.
• Receive and notify shipments; coordinate with warehouse team.
• Ensure yard area are stocked and secure at end of day.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Location

Location: SCP Santa Clarita, CA - C9; 28230 Constellation Road, Santa Clarita, California

Pay

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 / hour and up to $2,500 through our performance bonuses

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!
• Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs.

What to Expect

The Yard Associate is responsible for the maintenance of storage yards and related facilities, including such duties as manually loading and unloading materials, operating mechanical loading equipment, preparing materials, etc.

• Pulls, fills and sets up orders for customer pickup according to customer sales invoice.
• No exchange of items is permitted without customer invoice as proof of purchase.
• Insures proper exchange of deposit cases according to sales invoice copy.
• Notifies supervisor or management whenever there is a discrepancy between a customer’s sales invoice and the actual exchange of products.
• Prohibits customers from pulling their own order of items staged in the yard area or inside the warehouse regardless of convenience.
• All customers must wait to be helped by yard attendant.
• Maintains yard area by keeping all products stocked in their assigned area, picks up and empties trash as needed and keeps chemicals separated as specified by class according safety and fire authority requirements.
• Assists in loading customer vehicles either by hand or with the aid of a forklift.
• Receives shipments of UPS and FedEx.
• Notifies warehouse associates of all shipments received.
• Communicates positively with supervisors, sales staff, fellow workers and customers to coordinate deliveries/pick-up.
• Moves all inventory into allocated spaces in the yard area at the start of the work day and back into the warehouse at the end of the work day.
• Operates a forklift safely and efficiently, maintains required certification, performs vehicle safety checks and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Processes returns accurately.
• Attends product knowledge meetings as required by management.
• Assists in keeping facility secure.
• Ensures all equipment is stored at end of day and all doors and gates are secured.
• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in distribution or warehousing preferred.
• Ability to maneuver heavy objects, some weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Prior forklift experience.
• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.

About POOLCORP

Looking to work for the best in the industry? Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP

We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds! So, end your job search here - at POOLCORP - Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Company Commitment

We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered "safety-sensitive" and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others. At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled. POOLCORP is the world's leading independent distributor of swimming pool supplies, with an additional focus on irrigation, equipment, outdoor living and landscape products. At the core of our business, you will find Safety, Growth, Profitability and Employer of Choice. Our commitment focuses on providing exceptional value and promoting growth for our customer’s businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. At the heart of our success is our associates. We need talented employees at every level and anticipate even greater needs in the future! At POOLCORP, the pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas, and discover solutions as an important part of a world-class team. You’ll have the opportunity for your talent to be recognized and to grow. Join our team of dedicated, talented associates and build an exciting career with POOLCORP, the industry leader.

POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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