What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Coordinator- PRB position at Puckett Machinery?
Puckett Machinery Company is the Caterpillar® heavy equipment, rental services, and power systems dealer for central and southern Mississippi. As the industry leader in our territory with 15 locations, helping our customers succeed is our number one priority.
We are seeking a Yard Coordinator at our rental services location in Biloxi. The Yard Coordinator is accountable to organize, stage, and display all machines, equipment, attachments and tools offered for rent or sale at the branch; to organize, maintain, and clean designated areas of the facility, and to provide loading/unloading support to customers in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
•Inspect, clean and maintain the equipment yard, facility perimeter, and other assigned areas to ensure that all trash and debris is picked up, concrete walkways and parking areas are swept and steam cleaned, perimeter fencing, gates, rails and poles are maintained, and maintenance/repair needs are promptly reported to the manager.
•Organize, stage, transfer, and display rental fleet equipment, new/used equipment, and attachments/tools in designated areas of the yard in a safe, orderly, and visually appealing manner. Ensure that all machines are parked and secured in accordance with all applicable safety standards.
•Fully participate in frequent communication and exchange of information between the sales counter, the outside sales team, and the service department.
•Assist customers with loading/unloading and safe operation of equipment in a professional and friendly manner.
•As needed, use material handling tools and equipment (forklift) to load, secure, transfer, and offload equipment and freight to designated area in a manner that adheres to all required safety and quality standards. Complete shipping and receiving tickets on incoming and outgoing equipment.
•Prepare inventory reports, time cards, and other related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
•Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
•High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
•Minimum 2 to 3 years work experience as a warehouse worker, yard attendant, utility worker, or applicable industrial maintenance experience.
Familiarity with compact construction or allied equipment very helpful.
•Ability to safely operate as well as demonstrate to customers how to safely operate a broad range of construction equipment including aerial work platforms, telehandlers, backhoes, excavators, and skid steers.
•Ability to safely and effectively load, bind/secure, and off load construction equipment and freight during a shift assignment that could last between 8 and 10 hours.
•Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
•Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline sensitive retail environment;
•Ability to work standard five-day work schedule with rotational weekend schedule and daily overtime as necessary.
Puckett Machinery Company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and E-Verify employer.
We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
