Yard Associate

Requirements

• Someone who takes pride in organization and attention to detail.
• Someone who can take ownership of seasonal color preparation and material staging.
• Someone who enjoys creating systems and keeping materials organized.
• Someone who can communicate clearly with managers, crews, and vendors.
• Someone who can read and write English.
• Someone who has a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Someone who can become DOT certified and maintain a DOT health card.
• Someone who can use a phone for calls, texts, photos, and communication.
• Someone who is willing to work outside in different weather conditions.
• Someone who is dependable, proactive, and willing to help where needed.
• Job Requirements
• This can be an entry-level position, but prior experience is preferred.
• Experience in any of these areas is helpful:
• Landscaping
• Yard operations
• Warehouse operations
• Seasonal color or plant material
• Inventory management
• Deliveries
• Driving a truck and trailer
• Skid steer operation
• Snow operations
• Seasonal color knowledge is not required on day one, but it is a plus. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and become highly proficient in organizing and preparing seasonal color materials.
• Schedule
• This is a year-round position.
• The start time will usually be between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. The day will typically end around 3:00 PM. Overtime may be needed. Saturdays may be required during peak season. Snow events may require additional hours during the winter.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Employees should never lift more than 50 lbs without help. This is company policy.
• Must be able to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and changing weather conditions.
• Driving and Equipment
• This role may drive a pickup truck, truck and trailer, or other approved company vehicles. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, DOT certification, and DOT health card are required.
• This person may also operate a skid steer if trained and approved.
• What Success Looks Like
• A successful Yard Associate helps the entire operation run smoother by taking ownership of organization and preparation.
• The yard is clean, safe, and organized.
• The warehouse is organized and efficient.
• Seasonal color materials are organized, accurate, and ready for crews.
• Faux materials are organized and prepared correctly.
• Crew

Benefits

Additional Information

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a "family of family companies" across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country's largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. Job Overview Woodlawns Landscape Company is looking for a Yard Associate to take ownership of our yard and warehouse organization, seasonal color preparation, and material staging operations. This is a year-round role and a great fit for someone who likes working outside, staying organized, managing details, and helping crews succeed. The Yard Associate plays a critical role in ensuring seasonal color materials, faux materials, inventory, and supplies are organized, prepared, and ready so crews can work efficiently every day. Responsibilities and Duties Seasonal Color and Material Preparation Take ownership of organizing seasonal color material. Receive, count, sort, and organize seasonal color deliveries. Prepare seasonal color material for crews based on daily schedules and direction from management. Stage seasonal color material each afternoon so crews are ready for the next day. Maintain organized seasonal color inventory and storage areas. Ensure live inventory is watered and properly cared for. Take ownership of organizing and preparing faux material. Track and communicate returned seasonal color and faux material. Yard and Warehouse Organization Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse. Ensure materials, tools, and supplies are stored properly. Organize returned materials and communicate inventory updates. Identify and report safety concerns or organization issues. Inventory and Deliveries Receive vendor deliveries. Count and verify delivered materials. Report shortages, damaged materials, incorrect deliveries, or inventory concerns. Help maintain accurate inventory counts and material organization. Communicate inventory information clearly to management. Operations Support Make deliveries to crews or job sites when needed. Pick up materials and supplies as directed. Support snow operations during the winter. Assist with additional yard, warehouse, or operational tasks when primary responsibilities are complete.

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