What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Worker / Driver position at Ed Herrington Inc.?
Ed Herrington Inc is a family-owned and operated building supply company with locations in New York (Hillsdale, Hudson, Chatham, and Millerton), Lakeville, CT and Sheffield, MA. Our ability to provide exceptional service has made it possible for us to develop a company built on customer satisfaction. Our positioning statement, “We share your passion”, is the expression of our core values of helping our customers and employees succeed. Our customers place complete trust in our integrity and rely on us as a consistent source of high-quality products. We strive to “Make It Easy for Our Customers to Do Business with Herrington’s.”
Ed Herrington Inc. is currently seeking full-time Yard Worker/Driver for daytime Monday – Friday, 7a – 4p, Every other Saturday 7a-3p (Summer) 7a-1p (Winter).
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short- & Long-Term Disability/401(k) Profit Sharing/Employee Discount/Tuition Assistance/Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time/Work-Boot Allowance
Duties and responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers with selecting and loading of material and/or equipment. Directs customers to the appropriate pickup stations as necessary to complete order.
- Loading of materials into vehicles (customer and delivery).
- Use appropriate strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage on company vehicles
- Reviews invoice ticket information to ensure selection of proper materials.
- Handles and processes invoice tickets in the prescribed manner.
- Receives delivery orders and prepares for loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Supports the purchasing function through the processing of delivery orders by receiving vendor paperwork and verifying product against purchase orders for accurate delivery prior to signing receiving documents.
- Participates in inventory counting as necessary. Assists purchasing, inventory and managers on inventory issues – i.e. defective, damaged, missing items.
- Maintain a clean and safe yard environment including equipment, warehouses, fences, and open areas. Restock unsold products. Ensure work areas and customer areas are clear of trash, weeds, and other obstacles to allow customer to shop easily and safely and to provide a safe work environment. Ensure equipment is properly running and maintained. Report any necessary repairs to supervisor
- Operates powered industrial trucks to assist in loading and/or moving materials and products. Completes daily inspection checklist on equipment assigned.
- Reports building or equipment maintenance needs to appropriate manager.
- Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
- Will occasionally assist drivers on deliveries with off-loading of materials at jobsite.
- Help drivers load lumber and other materials into or onto vehicles, trucks, lumber racks, and or trailers at the Herrington’s facility.
- Participates in all required training assignments.
- Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.
- Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
- Supports the goals and objectives of Ed Herrington, Inc. through adherence to company policies, safety guidelines, and work requirements for successful completion of all assignments.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee will need to frequently communicate with others and must be able to exchange accurate information. Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Frequently needs to lift and/or move items that weigh up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Ed Herrington, Inc (Herrington’s) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Herrington’s is committed to an equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Herrington’s are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, […], family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Herrington’s will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
