Yard Associate

Location: SPP Canoga Park, CA - 501A; 21320 Deering Ct Canoga Park, California - 91304

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 / hour

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

The Yard Associate is responsible for the maintenance of storage yards and related facilities, including such duties as manually loading and unloading materials, operating mechanical loading equipment, preparing materials, etc.

On a daily basis our Yard Associate:

• Pulls, fills and sets up orders for customer pickup according to customer sales invoice.  No exchange of items is permitted without customer invoice as proof of purchase.

• Insures proper exchange of deposit cases according to sales invoice copy.

• Notifies supervisor or management whenever there is a discrepancy between a customer’s sales invoice and the actual exchange of products.

• Prohibits customers from pulling their own order of items staged in the yard area or inside the warehouse regardless of convenience.  All customers must wait to be helped by yard attendant.

• Maintains yard area by keeping all products stocked in their assigned area, picks up and empties trash as needed and keeps chemicals separated as specified by class according safety and fire authority requirements.

• Assists in loading customer vehicles either by hand or with the aid of a forklift.

• Receives shipments of UPS and FedEx.  Notifies warehouse associates of all shipments received.

• Communicates positively with supervisors, sales staff, fellow workers and customers to coordinate deliveries/pick-up.

• Moves all inventory into allocated spaces in the yard area at the start of the work day and back into the warehouse at the end of the work day.

• Operates a forklift safely and efficiently, maintains required certification, performs vehicle safety checks and reports discrepancies to supervisor.

• Processes returns accurately.

• Attends product knowledge meetings as required by management.

• Assists in keeping facility secure. Ensures all equipment is stored at end of day and all doors and gates are secured.

• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Prior experience in distribution or warehousing preferred.

• Ability to maneuver heavy objects, some weighing up to 100 pounds.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Prior forklift experience.

• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success.  As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle.

The compensation range for this position in California is between $18.00 and $20.00 based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments. 

Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/

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