Yard Coordinator - Truck Shop

Hawthorne-Ca; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Plan + Company Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Supplied Uniforms

Advanced Technical Training

Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat is seeking an entry-level Truck Shop Associate to help keep the truck shop and campus organized, clean, and efficient in Southern California. You will support loading/unloading, customer assistance, and equipment movement under the Truck Shop Manager's guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver’s license, and the ability to obtain forklift and scissor lift certifications within 30 days. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Forklift and Scissor Lift Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Proficiency in computer/phone applications.
• Mobile phone capable of uploading apps and taking pictures.
• Excellent communication and customer-relations skills.
• Basic hand tools are preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales and service departments with loading/off-loading of equipment.
• Assist customers with unloading and hitching equipment as needed.
• Communicate status of loading/off-loading activities clearly.
• Clean parts and equipment using wash/steam racks and chemicals.
• Keep yard neat and organized; enforce yard traffic policies and speed limits.
• Maintain and report issues with truck shop equipment and tooling.
• Deliver/pick-up parts and tooling to customers and technicians throughout Southern California using company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer/phone literacy

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

By the guidance of the Truck Shop Manager, this position exists to ensure the Truck Shop and campus are organized, clean, and free of trash/ debris to improve productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the sales department and service department, with loading/ off-loading of equipment.
• Assists customers with needs such as unloading and unhitching equipment.
• Responsible for communicating status of loading and off-loading equipment.
• Clean various parts and equipment, utilizing the wash rack, steam rack, or various other chemicals.
• Keeps yard neat, clean, and organized. First line of communication on all yard traffic policies and adherence to speed limits.
• Maintain, clean and report any issues with Truck Shop equipment and tooling.
• Contributes to team effort by disposing of shop waste, oil, coolant, filters and trash.
• Deliver and pick-up parts and/or tooling to customers and technicians throughout Southern California, utilizing a company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid California Class "C" Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to be Forklift and Scissor Lift Certified within 30 days of employment.
• Able to demonstrate high proficiency in computer/phone applications.
• Must have a mobile phone that can upload appliable apps and ability to take pictures.
• Excellent communication ability and high level of customer relation skills.
• Basic hand tools are preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking: Moves about on foot often up and down stairs.
• Handling: Works with hands.
• Lifting: Raises or lowers parts weighing up to 50lbs. Frequent exertion.
• Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Standing: Remains in standing position, if required to perform various functions of the job.
• Vision: Reads paperwork and records on the computer.
• Talking: Communicates via telecommunications and in person.
• Sitting: Sits at desk for minimal amount of time.
• Climbing: Climbs on and off equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temp/Weather: Works in both inside and outside all weather environments.

Here’s what we Offer…

• Competitive Compensation
• A great work environment and culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Medical Video Appointments available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay
• 401(k) Plan + Company Matching
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Legal Plan
• Travel Assistance Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Longevity Bonus Program
• Recognition Programs and much more
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Supplied Uniforms
• Advanced Technical Training
• Estimated Compensation $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

ACCOMMODATIONS:Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.

Hawthorne Cat® is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D

Hawthorne Cat® Participates in E-Verify.

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As set forth in Hawthorne Machinery Co.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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