Material Handler/Yard Worker

Come join a family oriented, growing team! We offer full benefits – medical, dental, vision, Rx, 401(k), monthly bonus, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance and more. Daytime working hours. No nights. Opportunities for growth. Immediate Supervisor: Store Manager Status: Full-time; Hourly Key Results: Reports to the store manager to support day-to-day safety, sales, profitability and operation of a GoMulch wholesale/retail landscaper depot location.

Operates a JCB forklift/loader machine (or similar) and provide superior customer satisfaction. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Complies with the ALL4Zero Safety Program, establishing the vision of a zero-injury culture. Complies with company policies and procedures. This is a hands-on position. The Yard Employee will work both inside the store and outside in the yard to meet customer expectations.

Performs daily Safety/PM checks to maintain equipment and machinery such as forklifts, bucket loaders, delivery trucks and office equipment. Responsible for the housekeeping/cleanliness of the store and yard to provide a safe, professional and positive shopping experience for customers. Interfaces with customers to fulfill orders in a helpful and professional manner.

Assist the store manager in performing routine inventory counts and maintaining inventory accuracy. Delivers products to customer locations using the company delivery truck (CDL license is not required). Able to operate forklift and bucket loader to move material from one location to another. Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Experience and Education: High School diploma or GED or 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record required. Forklift certification is preferred.

Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and other policy and procedures. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees. Command of the English language is mandatory. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Physical Demands: Work hours are Monday-Friday: 7 AM-5 PM and Saturday: 8 AM-12 Noon.

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to frequently stand use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must have the capability to lift 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing he duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions (sun, heat and dust). Noise levels are usually moderate but may be loud at times when working near machinery.