Yard Associate

Yard Associate

Thank you for your interest in a career at First Supply! At First Supply, we believe employees deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a careera place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then First Supply is your employer of choice!

As a Yard Associate, you will fulfill many duties that help our yard run smoothly. You will load, package and ship orders in a timely manner while also ensuring product is received and handled correctly throughout its lifecycle. The waterworks yard team plays an important role in First Supply's success and has a passion for customer service. We would love to have you join our team today and start building your career!

Responsibilities

• Using a radio-frequency gun (RF) fills, packages and ship acknowledges orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Process incoming and outgoing product in a timely and accurate manner, checking for damaged products
• Understand and be able to determine status of order at any given time
• Answer the telephone in a polite and timely manner; answer questions correctly, take accurate messages or refer the call to the appropriate person
• Follow tag and hold procedures for all incoming shipments and keep hold area clear and accessible
• Follow any special instructions pertaining to an order
• Point out any quality or inventory discrepancy issues to Yard Manager or Inventory Control Specialist
• Label outbound material with appropriate shipping label
• Ensure documents / system match actual quantities / items picked
• Keep yard clean and organized
• Follow all safety procedures

Qualifications

Job Location and Exposures :

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, company paid holidays, on demand pay, education assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

First Supply is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump / well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of stylesfrom contemporary to traditionalalong with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.

With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today's 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.