Yard Hand - Kerrville, TX

Overview

Prime has a large company footprint but our culture is still that of a small family business. As a part of our team, you are our most valued asset, and your safety is our number one priority. We believe in serving and treating each other with respect. Prime promotes a culture of inclusion and belonging for every employee. When you succeed, we succeed.

We are committed to investing in our employees through continued education, training, and advancement opportunities. At Prime, you’ll find a supportive, energetic culture that embraces every aspect of who you are – and who you want to be. Come build a future with us.

Our values emphasize Safety, Service, Community, and Growth.

Employees choose from several medical coverage options. Prime offers one 100% employer covered health plan for employees and covers a generous amount of the cost of the other plans, making the monthly amount employees pay for medical coverage for themselves and their families competitively affordable. Comprehensive dental and vision plans are available.

After years of hard work, we all deserve a secure future. Prime helps you save for retirement through our 401(K) plan with pre-tax contributions. We offer 50% matching contributions up to $2,500 per year.

Our families matter to Prime. In the case of a catastrophic event, Prime offers all Employees a $25,000 life insurance policy. Supplemental life insurance options are also available.

Not gonna lie – we work hard here. But we work smart, too, by balancing things out with time off, company holidays, and shifts that work for you, allowing you time to rest and recharge. Employees have 7 paid holidays per year plus PTO available after 1 year.

Employees receive a discount on products sold by Prime as well as discounts on everyday products and services that add up to a lifetime of savings through our member savings platform, Life Mart.

Health plans may include Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.

SUMMARY: Our Yard Hand is responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations within our retail shop/store and steel yard.

• Assist in loading and unloading material from machines.
• Assist operators and drivers in the retail shop/store and yard.
• Handle and transport materials and equipment within the facility.
• Use power tools and machinery when needed.
• Set out or put away tools when needed.
• Clean up store and yard free of debris, dirt, and hazardous material.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform tasks.
• Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player.
• Ability for cross training in other areas of the shop.
• Follow safety procedures including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily;
  Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
  Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.