Yardhand / Sales Assistant VC

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits & Perks

American Stone invests in employees' health, financial future, professional development, and long-term success. Eligible employees receive access to:

• Health insurance, plus optional dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 50% company match, up to $1,000 per year
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company mobile plan with unlimited talk, text, and 5G data through T-Mobile
• Up to $3,000 per year in tuition reimbursement, plus free industry training and eligible certificates through the Natural Stone Institute
• Employee product discounts and recognition rewards, including $75 in company merchandise credit at hire and on each work anniversary
• Voluntary LegalShield and IDShield plans available at less than $9 per pay period and include legal support, identity monitoring, and 24/7 emergency assistance.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies.

About the Role

American Stone is hiring a full-time Yardhand / Sales Assistant to support customers, assist with yard operations, and support sales at our Vancouver, Washington location.

Pay: $17 per hour + commission opportunities

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in construction, landscaping, stone, flooring, masonry, building materials, tools, equipment, or related industries.

You will help customers select and locate products, load materials, support order fulfillment, maintain the yard, and assist the sales team with customer service and sales opportunities.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working with contractors, builders, subcontractors, homeowners, and project-based customers. Candidates with practical industry knowledge and experience working with materials, tools, equipment, or job-site environments will receive strong consideration.

Candidates with strong customer service skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn may also be considered.

This is a primarily on-site position based at our Vancouver location. Candidates must be local and available to work during business hours, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors, builders, homeowners, and walk-in customers with product questions and material selection
• Help customers locate products and materials throughout the yard
• Use knowledge of construction materials, landscaping, stone, tools, or related products to support customer decisions
• Load customer vehicles and support order fulfillment
• Assist the sales team with customer service, quotes, orders, and sales opportunities
• Recommend relevant products and identify appropriate upsell opportunities
• Coordinate with the sales and yard teams to fulfill customer needs
• Support product stocking, organization, and yard cleanliness
• Operate forklifts or other equipment safely after training and authorization
• Assist customers with practical material, tool, and product questions
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Assist with general maintenance and cleanup tasks
• Provide friendly and professional customer service
• Follow all company safety procedures and report safety concerns
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, move, and load materials safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced yard, warehouse, construction, or operational environment
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions
• Basic computer skills, including email, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and data entry
• Valid driver's license
• Availability to work during business hours, including Saturdays when needed
• Ability to pass dr*g screening

Strongly Preferred:

• Direct experience in construction, landscaping, stone, flooring, masonry, building materials, tools, equipment, or related industries
• Experience working with contractors, builders, subcontractors, or homeowners
• Experience in warehouse, yard, retail, or customer service
• Forklift, loader, trailer, heavy equipment, or tool experience
• Sales, upselling, or order-support experience
• Familiarity with job-site or outdoor work environments
• Spanish-speaking skills

We are seeking A-players who possess a strong aptitude for systems-focused thinking and are passionate about systemology, the interdisciplinary study and optimization of systems. We look for individuals who want to be an integral part of driving impactful solutions that take our organization to the next level.

At American Stone, we take hiring seriously to ensure we bring the best talent onto our team. As part of our rigorous selection process, we will ask you to arrange references from former managers, colleagues, or other professional contacts who can verify your past performance, accomplishments, and workplace contributions. Please be prepared to provide accurate and up-to-date contact information for these references.

Schedule

Business hours (Monday to Saturday; schedule may vary based on business needs)

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