About the Role
As a Yard Associate I, you'll play an essential role in our daily operations by safely loading materials, organizing inventory, and providing outstanding customer service. If you're looking for a career with a growing company that values teamwork, integrity, and professional development, we'd love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a forklift to load customer orders and transport materials throughout the yard and warehouse.
- Assist customers by loading products into vehicles while providing outstanding customer service.
- Organize, clean, and maintain the warehouse and landscape supply yard.
- Ensure materials are properly identified, packaged, labeled, and stored.
- Visually inspect materials to verify quality and conformance to company standards.
- Maintain warehouse supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Organize, plan, and prioritize daily work assignments.
- Complete all required documentation accurately at the end of each shift.
- Follow inventory procedures and assist with material movement throughout the facility.
- Support company policies, procedures, and operational goals.
- Promote a safe work environment by following all OSHA and company safety policies.
- Maintain punctual and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate our FORTITUDE values every day: Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, Empowerment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Forklift certification required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Basic math skills.
- Familiarity with inventory procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Point-of-Sale (POS) experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Routinely lift, carry, push, and pull 25–75 pounds without assistance.
- Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.
- Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday.
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.
- Frequently use hands and feet to operate equipment.
- Frequently communicate with customers and coworkers.
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Warehouse organization
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- San Carlos, CA
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ($23.00 - $25.00/hour)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount Programs
About the Company
- At Outdoor Living Supply (OLS), we believe our people are the foundation of our success.
- As one of the nation's largest distributors of outdoor living products, we are committed to providing exceptional service, quality products, and a workplace where employees can grow their careers.
- At Outdoor Living Supply, our people are the foundation of our success.
- We invest in our employees by providing opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment where safety, teamwork, and customer service come first.
