Yard Associate (Part Time)

Agri Supply Company; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options with company-m

Company matching contributions

Tuition assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Agri Supply Company in Monroe, North Carolina, is seeking a part-time Yard Associate to assist customers on the yard, load/unload merchandise, and help maintain inventory and safety standards. The role includes operating forklifts or pallet jacks and assembling simple components as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for assembly experience and forklift certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous assembly or related field preferred.
• Forklift experience or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers on the yard to provide a positive experience.
• Load purchased merchandise into customers' vehicles using manual methods or approved machinery.
• Unload and prep incoming yard freight, move inventory to designated locations, and notify management of issues.
• Follow safety guidelines and complete required audits and safety checks.
• Install trailer hitches and related equipment for pre-paid customers.
• Read blueprints and assemble components as needed.
• Maintain equipment and promote a safe, clean yard and shop environment.
• Handle all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Yard Associate (Part Time)

Agri Supply Company Monroe, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Yard Associate (Part Time)

Why Work for ASC?

• Our hours! We close at 5:30pm every weekday and 5:00pm on Saturdays
• We are closed on Sundays
• 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.

EEO Employer

Salary Information

$10 - $12Hourly Wage