Yard Associate

Stone Garden- Wilmington, NC
Full-Time
Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Stone Garden, an Outdoor Living Supply company, is Wilmington's premier destination for natural stone, hardscapes, mulch, soils, aggregates, outdoor living products, and landscape supplies. We are looking for a dependable, customer-focused Yard Associate to help maintain our yard operations and deliver exceptional service to contractors, landscapers, and homeowners.

What You'll Do

• Operate loaders, forklifts, and other equipment to safely move and load materials
• Assist customers with product selection and loading materials into vehicles and trailers
• Load and unload vendor and transfer trucks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment
• Stock and organize bulk materials, hardscape products, stone, mulch, and landscape supplies
• Inspect products and materials for quality and accuracy
• Complete required paperwork and inventory documentation
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members to support daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Basic math and communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred

• Loader or heavy equipment experience
• Landscape supply, hardscape, building materials, or construction industry experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Inventory or POS experience
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and move 25–75 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, and other environmental conditions

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Typical schedule consists of approximately 40 hours per week
• Hours may fluctuate throughout the year based on seasonal demand, weather conditions, and business needs
• Saturday work is a regular part of the schedule and required year-round
• Additional hours and overtime may be required during peak seasons

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Training and Career Growth Opportunities

Our Values

We operate with FORTITUDE:

Fun • Optimism • Respect • Teamwork • Integrity • Trust • Unity • Drive • Empowerment

If you enjoy working outdoors, helping customers, operating equipment, and being part of a team that creates exceptional outdoor living spaces, we encourage you to apply today.