Yard Coordinator

Puckett Machinery; Richland (MS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Puckett Rents Richland in Richland, MS is seeking a Yard Coordinator to organize, stage, clean, and display equipment for rent or sale. The role includes loading/unloading, safety checks, and daily forklift operations.

The position requires 2–3 years in a related field, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driving record. You will work with sales, service, and counter teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years in warehouse, yard, or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to operate lift trucks, aerial platforms, and heavy equipment.
• Valid driving record in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Organize, stage, clean, and display machines and tools for rent or sale.
• Load, secure, transfer, and offload equipment using forklift.
• Inspect and maintain yard and perimeter areas; report repairs promptly.
• Assist customers with loading and safe operation of equipment.
• Deliver/pick up parts and run errands as needed.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and related paperwork.
• Coordinate with sales, service, and counter teams.
• Back up Washrack Attendant duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment handling

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Puckett Rents Richland - Richland, MS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• The Yard Coordinator is accountable to organize, stage, clean, and display machines, equipment, attachments and tools offered for rent or sale at the branch; to organize, maintain, and clean designated areas of the facility, and to provide loading/unloading support to customers in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Use material handling tools and equipment (forklift) to load, secure, transfer, and offload equipment and contractor supply freight to designated area in a manner that adheres to all required safety and quality standards. Complete shipping and receiving tickets on incoming and outgoing equipment.
• Inspect, clean and maintain the equipment yard, facility perimeter, and other assigned areas to ensure that all trash and debris is picked up, concrete walkways and parking areas are swept and steam cleaned, perimeter fencing, gates, rails and poles are maintained, and maintenance/repair needs are promptly reported to the manager.
• Organize, stage, transfer, and display rental fleet equipment, new/used equipment, and attachments/tools in designated areas of the yard in a safe, orderly, and visually appealing manner. Ensure that all machines are parked and secured in accordance with all applicable safety standards.
• Fully participate in frequent communication and exchange of information between the sales counter, the outside sales team, and the service department.
• Assist customers with loading/unloading and safe operation of equipment in a professional and friendly manner.
• Deliver/pick up parts, small equipment, and run errands as needed.
• Complete daily forklift inspection forms. Prepare inventory, service, condition, and safety reports, time cards, and other related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Serve as primary back up to the Washrack Attendant. Stage, prep, pressure wash/steam clean, and transfer/relocate heavy equipment, machines and components from the wash rack to designated area in a manner that adheres to all required safety and quality standards. Inspect machines and equipment returned from rental for damage and/or excessive dirt/grime and notify supervisor accordingly.
• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years work experience as a warehouse worker, yard attendant, utility worker, or applicable industrial maintenance experience. Familiarity with compact construction or allied equipment very helpful.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate lift trucks, aerial work platforms, and heavy equipment to load, secure, steam clean, transfer, and offload heavy equipment and contractor supply freight during a shift assignment that could last between 8 and 10 hours.
• Ability to safely operate as well as demonstrate to customers how to safely operate a broad range of construction equipment including aerial work platforms, telehandlers, backhoes, excavators, and skid steers.
• Must have and maintain a driving record (MVR) which adheres to the company’s motor vehicle policy standards.
• Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline sensitive retail environment.
• Ability to work standard five-day work schedule with rotational weekend schedule and daily overtime as necessary.