Yard Worker

Ed Herrington; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401(k) Profit Sharing

Employee Discount

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time

Work-Boot Allowance

Health/Child Care Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A regional supplier in Lakeville, MN is looking for a Yard Worker to assist customers at the yard warehousing area. Responsibilities include loading materials, maintaining safety protocols, and operating machinery to move products. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some related experience, as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday, with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist in loading purchased materials.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment.
• Operate powered industrial trucks as necessary.
• Participate in inventory counting and training assignments.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Safety Awareness

Equipment Operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Yard Worker

Location

Lakeville, CT

Job Id

610

Number of Openings

1

Hours

Full‑time, daytime Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., every other Saturday 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Winter); 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Summer).

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time
• Work‑Boot Allowance
• Health/Child Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets customers coming to yard warehousing areas to receive purchased product.
• Reviews invoice ticket information to ensure selection of proper materials.
• Assists customer to load purchased materials into customer's vehicle.
• Directs customers to additional pickup stations as necessary to complete order.
• Handles and processes invoice tickets in the prescribed manner.
• Receives delivery orders and prepares for loading onto delivery vehicles.
• Supports the purchasing function through the processing of delivery orders by receiving vendor paperwork and verifying product against purchase orders for accurate delivery prior to signing receiving documents.
• Participates in inventory counting as necessary. Assists purchasing, inventory and managers on inventory issues – i.e. defective, damaged, missing items.
• Maintains clean and safe work area, machines and equipment.
• Operates powered industrial trucks to assist in loading and/or moving materials and products. Completes daily inspection checklist on equipment assigned.
• Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
• Reports building or equipment maintenance needs to appropriate manager.
• Participates in all required training assignments.
• Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.
• Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described include frequent communication with others, manual dexterity to operate machinery and equipment, frequent lifting and/or moving items that weigh up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

Employees are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and loud noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ed Herrington Inc (Herrington’s) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Values

Our core values focus on helping customers and employees succeed, providing exceptional service, and promoting a healthy, inclusive workplace.