Yard Assistant

Yard AssistantSouthwest Boulder & Stone is a family owned and operated landscape rock and supply company based in Southern California, with retail locations in Fallbrook, Escondido, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Fullerton, Palm Springs, Indio and in Gardena, CA! We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern California's largest selection of boulders, crushed stone, decomposed granite, flagstone, natural thin veneer, cobble, pebbles, outdoor stone fountains and custom fabrication.We are proud to have an incredible team of people that provide the exemplary customer service for which Southwest Boulder & Stone is known. Employees receive health benefits, vacation and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all employees as we continue to grow.We are growing!!!! We are looking for Yard Assistants to join our location in Gardena, CA.Essential Job Functions:Meet & Greet customersAssist customers with product selection and salesLoad customer vehicles, checking for accuracyWeigh trucks when neededCoordinate yard upkeep with yard foremanEnsure proper tagging, weighing, and storage of productsEnsure scales and yard areas are clean of debrisMaintain tool cleanliness and product organization/visibility in yardOperate equipment as needed using checklist and safety measuresAssist Drivers when neededEstablish sales leads from customersParticipate in progressive training on current and new product linesComplete product knowledge testingJob Requirements:Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 poundsPrior forklift experience/certification a plusAbility to work rotational weekendsOperate forkliftsLearn material within a successful timelineRotational weekends requiredBenefits:Employees receive health benefits such as vacation accrual and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program.Health Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision plans as well as life insurance and accident plans.Employer covers 85% of EMPLOYEE ONLY medical coverageAfter 1 year of employment, employer provides up to 5% 401k matchFull-time Benefit eligible positionPhysical requirements:Sitting - OccasionallyWalking - ConstantlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching Out - FrequentlyStanding - FrequentlyBending - OccasionallyStooping - OccasionallyReaching Up - FrequentlySpeaking - FrequentlySquatting - OccasionallySeeing - ConstantlyTwisting - FrequentlyHearing - ConstantlyKneeling - OccasionallyDriving - FrequentlyGrasping - ConstantlyWrist Deviation (side to side) - ConstantlyNoise Exposure - FrequentlyWorking Outdoors - FrequentlyHand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down) - ConstantlyExposure to extreme weather conditions - FrequentlyHandling/Fingering - FrequentlyWearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - ConstantlyLift / Carry - < 10 lbs - FrequentlyPushing / Pulling - < 10 lbs - Frequently11-25 lbs - Frequently26-35 lbs - Frequently36-50 lbs - Frequently50+lbs - OccasionallyCandidates may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and/or background screening.Fulltime. Mon-Sat (rotational weekend). Off Every Sunday.