Yard Team Lead

Ultipro; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm is seeking a Yard Team Lead in Cedar Falls, IA to supervise the outside loading process and assist customers in the yard. You will ensure accurate receipts and loadings, maintain display standards, and coach a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Strong multitasking and quick problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate a diverse team and direct work in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the yard loading process for outside customers.
• Greet and assist customers in the yard.
• Ensure merchandise receipts and loadings are accurate.
• Maintain seasonal and display standards in yard areas.
• Safely transport products and operate forklift as needed.
• Ensure gate staff verify outside loads properly.
• Keep yard clean and organized and promote loyalty programs.

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy serving customers, mentoring others, and impacting processes to ensure customers are receiving the best possible service? Do you have a positive attitude and love interacting with people? If so, this opportunity is for you!

The Yard Team Lead will be responsible for the supervision of the outside customer loading process, as well as greeting and assisting customers throughout the yard. The Yard Team Lead will ensure the accuracy of merchandise receipts and loadings of customer merchandise in the assigned area following company policies and procedures.

Job duties:

• Responsible for ensuring Fleet Farm’s merchandise presentation standards are in place in the yard and surrounding work areas.
• Ensure displayed merchandise throughout store is seasonally relevant, properly secured, and well represented.
• Responsible for maintaining backroom locator accuracy within yard area.
• Ensure all merchandise is properly wrapped and stored in a way that will prevent it from being weather damaged.
• Effectively load correct merchandise into customers’ vehicles while following all safety guidelines.
• Ensure that the Gate Guards are knowledgeable and executing the proper verification procedures for all outside customer loads.
• As requested, locate sale and promotional items to replenish stock during operating hours.
• Transport product throughout the facility while safely operating a forklift.
• Ensures cleanliness standards are in place in the yard and gate areas.
• Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.

Job Requirements and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift and other material handling devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build teammate relationships in a fast changing environment.
• Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full-time and part-time Team Members.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively, implement solutions, multi-task, and respond flexibly in a quick changing environment.
• Warehouse environment can expose temperature fluctuations (hot/cold), noise, dust, and uneven walking surfaces.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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