Yard Associate - Texas First Rentals

Inspects and performs all checkout and check-in procedures, reporting equipment condition before and after usage.
Role Specific Job Summary for Supply:
Duties include handling new merchandise and supplies intended for sale, as well as equipment available for rent.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Assists with routine inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment
• Assists with repairs, as needed
• Assists with equipment demonstration, loading, and unloading of equipment
• Maintains equipment inventory systems according to standard operating procedures
• Responsible for general yard and shop cleanup in accordance with company standards, maintaining a safe and hazard free yard
• Maintains company equipment – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned
Role Specific Essential Functions for Supply:
• Pulls will call and customer orders for delivery
• Receives, handles, stores existing and incoming inventory shipments
• Assists in ensuring that there is sufficient inventory to meet organization needs
• Ensure that inventory is stored correctly, safely, and that yard space is used effectively
• Prioritizes and completes tasks to ensure team resources are used efficiently
• Follows proper operating procedures and standards
• Assists staff to ensure all yard activity is being conducted safely and yard cleanliness is meeting standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction and rental industry equipment
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Equipment selection skills - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization
• First-class organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline oriented
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Role Specific KSA's for Supply:
• Knowledge of inventory principles and receiving functions
• Ability to obtain Forklift Certification within a required time after hiring
• Great attention to detail and prioritization skills
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify problems and generate solutions
• Recordkeeping and document control to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Requirements

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One to two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred
Role Specific Education and Experience for Supply:
• High school/equivalent diploma or trade school diploma preferred
• Two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Travel:
• No travel is expected for this position
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladder
• Be able to safely maneuver and work underneath equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
Role Specific Physical Requirements for Supply:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
• This position involves extended periods of standing, walking, and operating a forklift
• Occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, filing cabinets etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Occasionally requires lifting of product up to 60 pounds
• Be able to safely maneuver throughout the yard
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Safety training required; PPE required outside of office/parking lot area

Work Environment:
• Regularly works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Noise level may be loud at times
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Significant time spent in confined spaces and high places.
Role Specific Work Environment for Supply does not include:
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment

Disclaimer:
Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.