Yard & Loadout Associate; Day Shift

Ed Herrington Inc. is a family‑owned and operated building supply company located in New York (Hillsdale, Hudson, Chatham, and Millerton), Lakeville, CT, and Sheffield, MA. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the core value of helping both customers and employees succeed.

Position: Yard Worker

Location: Sheffield, MA

Job : 594

# of Openings: 1

Ed Herrington Inc. is currently seeking a full‑time Yard Worker for daytime Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., and every other Saturday 7 a.m.–1 p.m. (7 a.m.–3 p.m. Summer).

• Greets customers coming to yard warehousing areas to receive purchased product.
• Reviews invoice ticket information to ensure selection of proper materials.
• Assists customer to load purchased materials into customer's vehicle.
• Directs customers to additional pickup stations as necessary to complete order.
• Handles and processes invoice tickets in the prescribed manner.
• Receives delivery orders and prepares for loading onto delivery vehicles.
• Supports the purchasing function through the processing of delivery orders by receiving vendor paperwork and verifying product against purchase orders for accurate delivery prior to signing receiving documents.
• Participates in inventory counting as necessary; assists purchasing, inventory, and managers on inventory issues (e.g., defective, damaged, missing items).
• Maintains clean and safe work area, machines, and equipment.
• Operates powered industrial trucks to assist in loading and/or moving materials and products; completes daily inspection checklist on equipment assigned.
• Covers exposed materials, when required, to prevent weather damage.
• Reports building or equipment maintenance needs to appropriate manager.
• Participates in all required training assignments.
• Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.
• Performs any other duties, responsibilities, or tasks as assigned.

High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need to frequently communicate with others and must be able to exchange accurate information. Manual dexterity is required to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

Frequently needs to lift and/or move items that weigh up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
• Work-Boot Allowance
• Health/Child Care Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off/Vacation Accruals
• Holiday Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance Programs (for employee and dependents)

Ed Herrington, Inc. (DBA Herrington’s) promotes a drug‑free environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.