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SiteOne Landscape Supply

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Logistics
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must lift 50 lbs, have a safety-minded work ethic, be customer-focused, a team player, and open to learning. Green industry experience and equipment operation skills are preferred.
  • You will unload and load products, assist customers, move items as needed, and collaborate with leadership to improve operations while performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
  • Must have a safety-minded work ethic
  • Must be customer-focused and an enthusiastic, dependable team player
  • Ready and willing to learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working
  • Green industry experience and familiarity with landscape, hardscape, nursery, forestry, or irrigation products is a plus
  • Experience operating equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, or front-end loader also a plus
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

  • Unload product from incoming trucks.
  • Load products into outbound vehicles, both customer and company.
  • Replenish or move product at the branch as directed.
  • Assist customers with product selection and provide additional support when needed.
  • Partner with branch leadership to understand and implement new technologies and ways of working to help positively impact business performance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the role of a Yard Associate at SiteOne Landscape Supply?

The role of a Yard Associate is to help achieve world-class store performance by organizing products for deliveries, maintaining the organization of the branch, unloading product from incoming trucks, loading products into outbound vehicles, and assisting customers with product selection.

What are the main responsibilities of a Yard Associate?

Main responsibilities include unloading incoming products, loading products into outbound vehicles, replenishing or moving products, assisting customers with their selections, and collaborating with branch leadership to implement new technologies and practices.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience in the green industry and familiarity with landscape, hardscape, nursery, forestry, or irrigation products is also a plus, as is experience operating equipment like a forklift or skid steer.

Is physical strength required for the Yard Associate position?

Yes, applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis.

What skills are important for a Yard Associate?

Important skills include a safety-minded work ethic, being customer-focused, being a dependable team player, and the readiness to learn and adopt new technologies and methods.

What kind of benefits does SiteOne offer to Yard Associates?

SiteOne offers competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, paid training, and other perks such as discounts and company apparel.

How often are paychecks issued?

Paychecks are issued weekly, with DailyPay available for associates.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?

Yes, there are opportunities for advancement within SiteOne Landscape Supply, as they encourage professional growth and development.

Does SiteOne offer training for new employees?

Yes, SiteOne provides paid training and business certifications to help Associates develop their skills.

What is the work schedule like for a Yard Associate?

Most branches do not work Sundays, allowing for a better work-life balance. Specific hours may vary by location.

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SiteOne Landscape Supply

SiteOne is the nation’s largest supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals in the US and Canada.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. We have a long history of serving residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces. Through our network of over 500 branches across 45 states and five provinces, we offer a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 products including irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies. With a world-class team of over 4,200 industry experts, we also provide industry- leading complementary services and business assistance to support our product offering and to help our customers operate and grow their businesses; all tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs. At SiteOne, we are committed to five key business objectives: 1. Be a great place to work for our associates. 2. Deliver superior quality, service and value to our customers. 3. Be the distributor of choice for our suppliers. 4. Achieve industry-leading financial performance and growth for our shareholders. 5. Be a good neighbor in our communities. By leveraging the strength and capabilities of a large company with the passion, drive, experience and commitment of our talented local teams – we can consistently achieve these objectives and make our customers the most successful professionals in the Green Industry. We know our customer’s business better than anyone in our industry and together with our customers and suppliers, we can achieve exceptional success.