Yard Associate (Part Time)

Agri Supply Co; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance for you &/

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Agri Supply Co in Lumberton, NC is hiring for a full-time yard/assembly associate. You will greet customers, assist with loading merchandise, and operate equipment such as forklifts to move inventory.

You will also read blueprints, assemble components, and perform preventative maintenance to keep the yard and shop safe and organized. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience or certification within 90 days, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous assembly experience or schooling preferred.
• Forklift experience; certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for small parts.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers on the yard to provide a positive experience.
• Review loading tickets and load merchandise into customers' vehicles manually or with equipment.
• Unload and prep incoming yard freight; move inventory to designated locations.
• Follow safety guidelines and perform audits and safety checks.
• Install trailers, tool boxes, inflate tires, and prepare equipment for customers.
• Read blueprints and assembly instructions; use hand tools and machines to assemble parts.
• Maintain equipment via preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Keep yard and shop clean and organized; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Forklift certification within 90 days

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Why Work for ASC?

• Our hours! We close at 5:30pm every weekday and 5:00pm on Saturdays
• We are closed on Sundays
• Our Insurance! Multiple Health Plans to choose from, Company-paid Life insurance for yourself and immediate family
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer coverages as well as Short Term Disability, Call-a-Doctor and more!
• Paid time off, holiday pay and possible overtime opportunities
• TWO retirement plan options with company matching contributions
• Tuition assistance program
• Referral bonuses and more!

• Our hours! We close at 5:30pm every weekday and 5:00pm on Saturdays
• We are closed on Sundays
• Our Insurance! Multiple Health Plans to choose from, Company-paid Life insurance for yourself and immediate family
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer coverages as well as Short Term Disability, Call-a-Doctor and more!
• Paid time off, holiday pay and possible overtime opportunities
• TWO retirement plan options with company matching contributions
• Tuition assistance program
• Referral bonuses and more!

Job Duties

• Provide a positive customer experience by greeting and assisting customers on the yard. Respond to customer inquiries and upsell products when possible.
• Review the loading ticket and load purchased merchandise into the customers' vehicle manually or with approved machinery (pallet jack, forklift, etc) quickly and efficiently.
• Unload, examine, and prep all incoming yard freight. Manually or with machinery (forklift or pallet jack), move new inventory into the designated locations on the yard. Notify the lead or store management of any damaged or missing product.
• Follow company safety guidelines and basic safety practices at all times
• Complete required audits and safety checks.
• Install trailer hitches, and tool boxes, inflate and mount tires, lubricate parts, paint merchandise, etc. for pre-paid customers.
• Read and decipher blueprints and assembly instructions. Use hand tools or machines to complete assembly.
• Assemble components by examining connections for correct fits, fastening parts, and removing small quantities of metal with hand files and scrappers to produce correct fits between parts.
• Keep equipment operational by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following the manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and notifying the lead when outside repairs are needed.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in order to promote a safe and clean working environment out on the yard and in the shop.
• Any and all other duties assigned by management
• This is a full time 40 hour per week position. It requires working in all weather conditions - hot, cold, raining. Job duties are loading customer purchases with either the Genie or a tractor, assemble equipment, stage equipment in the yard, keep the yard organized and clean.

Qualifications for the position

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Previous experience or schooling in assembly or related field is strongly preferred
• Previous forklift experience or ability to obtain your forklift Certification within 90 days of hire
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and a focus on quality control.
• Physical stamina, strength, dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble parts and components that are often very small.
• Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Physical Expectations

During the job, employees are regularly required to stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods, use their hands to handle or control objects, and perform tasks that involve reaching, climbing, kneeling, or crouching. The role involves frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, with occasional requirements to handle more with assistance or equipment. Employees must also be able to push and pull using various equipment. Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, are necessary. Verbal communication and the ability to hear are also required for safety and coordination.

Notices

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can get loud at times. Reasonable accommodations may be explored to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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