Yard Associate - Texas First Rentals

HOLT Group•Aubrey, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Associate inspects and performs all checkout and check-in procedures, reporting equipment condition before and after usage. This role involves handling new merchandise and supplies intended for sale, as well as equipment available for rent. The incumbent is expected to model company mission and core business values, collaborate with key internal/external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development. The role also includes pulling will call and customer orders for delivery, receiving and storing inventory shipments, and assisting in ensuring sufficient inventory levels. The associate will ensure inventory is stored correctly and safely, and yard space is used effectively, while prioritizing and completing tasks efficiently. They will follow proper operating procedures and standards, assist staff in conducting yard activities safely, and ensure yard cleanliness meets standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One to two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.
Knowledge of construction and rental industry equipment.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization.
First-class organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline oriented.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Knowledge of inventory principles and receiving functions.
Ability to obtain Forklift Certification within a required time after hiring.
Great attention to detail and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify problems and generate solutions.
Recordkeeping and document control to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladder.
Be able to safely maneuver and work underneath equipment.
Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Be able to safely maneuver throughout the yard.
Safety training required; PPE required outside of office/parking lot area.

Nice To Haves

High school/equivalent diploma or trade school diploma preferred.
Two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects and performs all checkout and check-in procedures, reporting equipment condition before and after usage.
Handles new merchandise and supplies intended for sale, as well as equipment available for rent.
Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models and processes.
Assists with routine inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment.
Assists with repairs, as needed.
Assists with equipment demonstration, loading, and unloading of equipment.
Maintains equipment inventory systems according to standard operating procedures.
Responsible for general yard and shop cleanup in accordance with company standards, maintaining a safe and hazard free yard.
Maintains company equipment – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition.
Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Pulls will call and customer orders for delivery.
Receives, handles, stores existing and incoming inventory shipments.
Assists in ensuring that there is sufficient inventory to meet organization needs.
Ensures that inventory is stored correctly, safely, and that yard space is used effectively.
Prioritizes and completes tasks to ensure team resources are used efficiently.
Follows proper operating procedures and standards.
Assists staff to ensure all yard activity is being conducted safely and yard cleanliness is meeting standards.