Product Assistant - Material Yard Assistant - Forklift Operator

Company: Southwest Boulder & Stone
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Southwest 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 and Indio. We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern Californias 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. As a family-owned small business, we are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all employees as we continue to grow.We are looking for a full-time Material Yard Assistant to join our Pacific Beach location.Essential Job Functions:Meet & Greet customersAssist customers with product selection and salesLoad customer vehicles, checking for accuracyWeigh trucks when neededCoordinate yard upkeep with yard leadEnsure 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 timelineBenefits: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 requirementsN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this positionO (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 3 hrs per day)F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (3+ to 6 hrs per day)C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (6+ hrs per day)SittingOWalkingCCrawlingOReaching OutFStandingFBendingOStoopingOReaching UpFSpeakingFSquattingOSeeingCTwistingFHearingCKneelingODrivingFGraspingCWrist Deviation (side to side)CNoise ExposureFWorking OutdoorsFHand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down)CExposure to extreme weather conditionsCHandling/FingeringFWearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)CLift / CarryFPushing / PullingF11-25 lbsF11-25 lbsF26-35 lbsF26-35 lbsF36-50 lbsF36-50 lbsF50+lbsO50+lbsOCandidates may be subject to background check and/or pre-employment drug screening.by Jobble

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