Yard Associate

Mariani Premier Group•Mundelein, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodlawns Landscape Company is looking for a Yard Associate to take ownership of our yard and warehouse organization, seasonal color preparation, and material staging operations. This is a year-round role and a great fit for someone who likes working outside, staying organized, managing details, and helping crews succeed. The Yard Associate plays a critical role in ensuring seasonal color materials, faux materials, inventory, and supplies are organized, prepared, and ready so crews can work efficiently every day.

Requirements

Takes pride in organization and attention to detail.
Can take ownership of seasonal color preparation and material staging.
Enjoys creating systems and keeping materials organized.
Can communicate clearly with managers, crews, and vendors.
Can read and write English.
Has a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Can become DOT certified and maintain a DOT health card.
Can use a phone for calls, texts, photos, and communication.
Willing to work outside in different weather conditions.
Dependable, proactive, and willing to help where needed.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance.
Must be able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and changing weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in landscaping yard operations, warehouse operations, seasonal color or plant material, inventory management, deliveries, driving a truck and trailer, skid steer operation, or snow operations is helpful.
Seasonal color knowledge is not required on day one, but it is a plus.
Willing to learn and become highly proficient in organizing and preparing seasonal color materials.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of organizing seasonal color material.
Receive, count, sort, and organize seasonal color deliveries.
Prepare seasonal color material for crews based on daily schedules and direction from management.
Stage seasonal color material each afternoon so crews are ready for the next day.
Maintain organized seasonal color inventory and storage areas.
Ensure live inventory is watered and properly cared for.
Take ownership of organizing and preparing faux material.
Track and communicate returned seasonal color and faux material.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
Ensure materials, tools, and supplies are stored properly.
Organize returned materials and communicate inventory updates.
Identify and report safety concerns or organization issues.
Receive vendor deliveries.
Count and verify delivered materials.
Report shortages, damaged materials, incorrect deliveries, or inventory concerns.
Help maintain accurate inventory counts and material organization.
Communicate inventory information clearly to management.
Make deliveries to crews or job sites when needed.
Pick up materials and supplies as directed.
Support snow operations during the winter.
Assist with additional yard, warehouse, or operational tasks when primary responsibilities are complete.