Yard Associate: Forklift-Certified, Outdoor Role

Fireplace Stone & Patio; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fireplace Stone & Patio in Omaha, NE is seeking a reliable Yard Associate to join our team. This full-time position fills customer and contractor orders from the yard, maintains inventory, and operates forklifts to load material.

You will help keep the yard organized, safe, and running smoothly for customers and crews. Requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 80 lbs occasionally, outdoor work year-round, and Saturday rotation availability.

Qualifications

• Previous yard, warehouse, or building material experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Availability to work a Saturday rotation.
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first, team-oriented mindset.
• Full-time position
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on company operations and customer experience.
• Complete forklift certification and operate only certified equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers picking up material in the yard and serve them promptly.
• Load customer and contractor vehicles, and stage material for scheduled deliveries and pickups.
• Verify that material loaded matches the order in quantity, condition, and accuracy.
• Receive inbound material, verify it against shipping documents, and report shortages or damage.
• Separate sold material from stock, tag incoming products, and direct them to their assigned locations.
• Restock and organize yard inventory for accessibility and efficient use of space.
• Support inventory counts, audits, returns, and material reconciliation.
• Keep yard areas, aisles, and storage racks clean, orderly, and safe.
• Maintain and properly store yard tools.
• Complete company forklift certification and operate only the equipment you are certified on.
• Report damaged material, improper loading practices, and equipment defects promptly.
• Complete receiving, material handling, and inventory documentation.
• Keep the Yard Supervisor informed of anything affecting safety, inventory, scheduling, or customer satisfaction.
• Attend all scheduled or requested meetings and required training.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety-minded

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Fireplace Stone & Patio in Omaha, NE is seeking a reliable Yard Associate to join our team. This full-time position fills customer and contractor orders from the yard, maintains inventory, and operates forklifts to load material.

You will help keep the yard organized, safe, and running smoothly for customers and crews. Requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 80 lbs occasionally, outdoor work year-round, and Saturday rotation availability.