Yard Associate

Position Purpose

The Yard Associate for Heritage Family of Companies is responsible for supporting daily yard and warehouse operations, including material receiving, stocking, and organization, while adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service.

• Move, stock, and organize products in the yard and warehouse to keep inventory accurate and easy to find.
• Load and unload materials from customer and company vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment while following all safety rules.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.
• Must follow all safety guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and using proper lifting techniques.
• Check and verify orders, complete shipping and receiving paperwork, and work with team members to meet delivery deadlines.
• Assist with other warehouse or yard tasks as needed.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports Reports to the Branch Manager or a member of the Regional Leadership Team. Direct reports:
None

Minimal to none required, travel to different job sites might be needed based on the location.

Ability and to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds continuously throughout the workday. Ability to move heavy products in busy warehouses and/or outdoor yards, using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, and involves active physical work.

Work performed in an outdoor setting/warehouse environment in conditions like noise, hot or cold temperatures. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English to perform the essential job functions.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish may be required based on location‑specific business needs.

• Forklift experience or certification preferred (training and certification can be obtained after hire through company training).
• Experience operating skid steer and/or front‑end loader.
• Prior experience in hands‑on, outdoor/indoor yard/warehouse, operational work or similar environment.

High school diploma or equivalent.

None

None required, though relevant experience in a similar role is preferred.

• Forklift experience or certification preferred (training and certification can be obtained after hire through company training).

• Safety First Mindset
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail

National Structure - St. Charles 4230 S Saint Peters Pkwy St. Charles, MO 63304

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.
• All benefits subject to eligibility.
• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers Employee Referral Bonus Program

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