Forge & Build is Hiring a Store Associate - Yard

Forge & Build is immediately hiring a Store Associate - Yard to join our Hartselle, AL team.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (On call during the weekend only in special circumstances)

Pay range: $15 - $20

Why We’re a Better Place to Work Competitive salary Medical, Dental and Vision benefits coverage for full-time employees Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays 401(k) and company match Annual tool and boot reimbursements for those in applicable jobs Fitness Membership stipends plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, food truck nights and more). Monthly family dinner nights Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year Opportunities for career advancement and professional development About Forge & Build

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech-powered equipment rentals. 

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials – which means having accurate and up-to-date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Primary Responsibilities Service and maintain positive relationship with current customer base  Work in yard and with other sales and yard persons to ensure quality customer service   Assist and wait on customers while in yard  Report all incorrect orders/deliveries to manager and help resolve in timely manner  Understand the operations of the store computers, registers, and other equipment.  Assist in counting and maintaining inventory, and keeping yard neat, clean and orderly Observe all safety rules and regulations, and take prompt corrective action concerning any safety hazards. Assemble customers’ loads in accordance with loading list for delivery to job site at the time and date required by customer Assist with receiving and loading trucks  Operates forklifts and vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws. Transport loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations. Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals. Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area. Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork in a timely manner; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete. Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor. Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns. Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 

Must have knowledge of lumber and building products  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points. Must be prepared to work alternate weekends Must have good communication skills Experience operating a forklift and straight truck  Ability to remain focused in busy environment. Must hold either a commercial drivers license or chauffeur’s license depending on state, appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated. Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations Must pass DOT physical, as trucks driven are over 10k lbs. Inherent desire to learn and develop on an individual basis Strive for continuous improvement

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk and stand 8 + hours a day and the ability to lift 50+lbs by self Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull and reach above head and climb flight of stairs while carrying material  Must be able push and pull material from bin This is a safety sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V