Yard & Forklift Specialist - Full-Time

Garden Supply an Outdoor Living Supply company; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

FSA

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

Holidays

EAP

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Outdoor Living Supply is seeking a Yard Associate I (Forklift Operator) in San Carlos, CA to safely load orders, move materials, and maintain an organized outdoor landscape yard. The role is customer-facing and requires assisting customers with loading materials into vehicles while delivering exceptional service.

Ideal candidates are safety-focused, organized, dependable, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and a commitment to company safety policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Familiarity with inventory procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Point-of-Sale (POS) experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load customer orders and transport materials throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Assist customers by loading products into vehicles while providing outstanding customer service.
• Organize, clean, and maintain the warehouse and landscape supply yard.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, packaged, labeled, and stored.
• Visually inspect materials to verify quality and conformance to company standards.
• Maintain warehouse supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize daily work assignments.
• Complete all required documentation accurately at the end of each shift.
• Follow inventory procedures and assist with material movement throughout the facility.

Job description

Outdoor Living Supply is seeking a Yard Associate I (Forklift Operator) in San Carlos, CA to safely load orders, move materials, and maintain an organized outdoor landscape yard. The role is customer-facing and requires assisting customers with loading materials into vehicles while delivering exceptional service.

Ideal candidates are safety-focused, organized, dependable, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and a commitment to company safety policies are essential.