Yard Associate & Forklift Operator

Colonial Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a yard associate to operate forklift equipment and move product in the outdoor yard. The role involves assisting customers with locating and loading, verifying deliveries against invoices, and maintaining inventory availability.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, six months of related experience, and OSHA forklift certification. The job requires safety awareness and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months’ experience.
• Requires OSHA Forklift Certification.
• Ability to operate forklift and other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers in locating and loading product.
• Reviews materials loaded against invoice or requisition; completes and routes paperwork appropriately.
• Moves product/material throughout the yard ensuring placement in correct areas.
• Ensures product/material is well stocked of inventory at all times.
• Performs routine cleanup of yard.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Customer service

Inventory knowledge

Reading invoices

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA Forklift Certification

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a yard associate to operate forklift equipment and move product in the outdoor yard. The role involves assisting customers with locating and loading, verifying deliveries against invoices, and maintaining inventory availability.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, six months of related experience, and OSHA forklift certification. The job requires safety awareness and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.