Yard Associate

Heritage Landscape Supply is seeking a full-time Yard Associate that will focus on duties such as stocking the yard area, warehouse areas, pulling and receiving of products, loading/unloading trucks.  The workweek is Monday through Friday, with an opportunity for overtime during the busy season. *Lake Zurich.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

• Stocking, receiving, pulling, and staging all yard/warehouse products.

• Pulling Tagged and Untagged Quality Plant Material and Quality Product to fulfill customer orders.

• Ensuring accuracy of order and quality of product.

• Properly handling, re-burlapping, tying, and tarping material for loading.

• Focusing on safe work practices, such as wearing PPE, proper lifting techniques, etc., while   performing daily duties and using company equipment.

• Loading, unloading, and securing product for customers, delivery vehicles, and inbound trucks.

• Assist tractor leader in unloading of new product off inbound trucks.  This includes: Unloading product, untying product, getting product on temporary irrigation, placing product in assigned area per yard map in an organized fashion. Removing of vendor tags as directed.

• Assist Inventory Leader with plant ID Fiore labeling. 

• Keep area clean and free of trash

• Keep area organized.  Organize product per the Yard Map.

• Ensure designated area is getting properly irrigated by irrigation team. 

• Operating Skid steer in outdoor environments.

• Become thoroughly familiar with the product sold by Fiore Nursery.

• Wear a Fiore hat, Fiore safety vest or Fiore safety t-shirt at all times and present yourself in a professional manner with a positive attitude.

• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Skid steer experience helpful, not required

• Ability to lift 75 pounds; 50 pounds on a repetitive basis

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is helpful, but not required

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test/background.

We offer a dynamic work environment where you'll have the chance to develop, grow, and flourish professionally as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock ownership, paid time off and paid weekly.  Apply today and embark on an exhilarating journey with us! 

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $19.00 to $22.88 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

      

             

Job Location: Above Structure 1 - Lake Zurich

      

20433 W IL Route 22 Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

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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, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

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Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.