Yard Associate

SRS Distribution • Lincoln, NE

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Landscape Supply is seeking a full-time Yard Associate who is responsible for supporting daily yard and warehouse operations, including material receiving, stocking, and organization, while adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service. This role requires a "must love plants/want to try to love plants" attitude.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• "A must love plants/want to try to love plants" attitude!
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Ability to move heavy products in busy warehouses and/or outdoor yards, using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, and involves active physical work.
• Able to pass screening - background and drug screen.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English to perform the essential job functions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience or certification preferred (training and certification can be obtained after hire through company training).
• Experience operating skid steer and/or front-end loader.
• Prior experience in hands-on, outdoor/indoor yard/warehouse, operational work or similar environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish may be required based on location‑specific business needs.

Responsibilities

• Move, stock, organize products in yard and warehouse to keep inventory accurate and easy to find.
• Load and unload materials from customer and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment while following all safety rules.
• Keep yard and warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure safe/efficient workspace.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and using proper lifting techniques.
• Check/verify orders, complete shipping/receiving paperwork, work with team to meet delivery deadlines.
• Assist with other warehouse or yard tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
• Medical/dental/vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life and short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees