Yard Associate, Lead

Master Halco, North America’s leading manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products is seeking an experienced Yard Associate, Lead (YA-LD) at our local branch.

Position Summary:

The Yard Associate, Lead (YA-LD) is responsible for all aspects of material handling, including receiving, order picking and shipping.

The YA-LD can work outside in the yard or inside a warehouse as well as overseeing the work of other yard associates.

The YA-LD must perform all tasks safely and accurately while spending a large amount of time driving a forklift to perform daily operations.

The YA-LD is a leader for other operations associates in directing and overseeing their daily tasks and may also have some administrative duties.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards:

• We have a culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Competitive compensation pay range
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits programs
• 401K retirement savings program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10K per academic year
  
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Corporate discount program
• Donation match program
• Bonus Opportunities

This is a very exciting time to join our company. We are continuing to grow (70+ locations), introducing new products, making technological investments, and implementing innovative marketing strategies.  

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Leadership

• Provide excellent leadership, support, tools, and resources to ensure associates have what they need to excel in their roles
• Lead technological advancements and continuous improvement projects
• Assist in onboarding, training, coaching, mentoring of new Operations associates
• Serve as a resource for other Yard Associates (YA)
• Act as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Warehouse & Yard Operations Manager (WYOM)

Operations Accountabilities

• Safely use all equipment and tools to conduct daily operational tasks
• Accurately fill customer orders including picking, packing and shipping
• Use a forklift for both loading (outbound delivery trucks as well as customer trucks and trailers) and unloading (inbound trucks and trailers)
• Manage inventory movements such as receiving, put-away and order pulling
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely
• Use handheld scanners and the company’s computer system to complete both operations and administrative tasks
• Provide a high level of customer service using “The Master Halco Way”
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that meets company standards
• Actively participate in safety programs
• Ensure that proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company policies are followed
• Work with sales staff to resolve issues and make timely decisions when customer service issues arise
• Perform miscellaneous operational tasks as assigned such as material cutting, manual handling, bundle/re-bundle materials
• Special projects as assigned by manager

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Key Competencies

• Resourcefulness/Initiative: Passionately finds ways over, around, or through barriers to success; achieves results despite lack of resources; goes beyond the call of duty; takes timely action.
• Customer Focus: Builds and maintains elevated levels of trust and credibility with internal and external customers, always demonstrating a customer serving mindset

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other small equipment such as pallets jack, banding equipment and other hand tools
• Attention to detail
• Proven success in daily business operations
• Exceptional organizational, time management, multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the branch

We are focused on our people -- our most important resource.  

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least one (1) year relevant work experience

Desired operations experience or applicable product knowledge:

• Building materials: metals, woods, plastics, hardware
• Do-It-Yourself retail
• Construction
• Mechanical/Electrical

Physical Demands:  This job requires the ability to sit, climb, stand, lift and/or move.

At Master Halco, we believe in transparency, open communication, and rewarding success with a path to fully develop your potential while building a career.