Full-time Yard Employee wanted at Flagler Cooperative Association in Flagler, Colorado! This entry-level, hands-on role helps make every day at our Ace Hardware store a great one.
Yard Employee Compensation:
- $18.00 - $20.00/hour
- Health insurance options
- Vision, short-term disability, and medical transport coverage
- Dental insurance (we'll pay half of your premium)
- Group life insurance
- Defined benefit retirement plan with 6.74% company match
- 401(k) with match (after one year)
- Accrued vacation and sick leave
- Funeral leave
- 7 holidays off
YARD EMPLOYEE DAY-TO-DAY
You'll support positive customer experiences, enhance daily efficiency, and increase store profitability. We're looking for a helpful person who's willing to jump in wherever needed to help the cooperative meet our goals. You'll handle a variety of entry-level tasks while wearing PPE and following safety/regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to):
- Opening and closing the gates/buildings according to the store schedule
- Greeting Ace Hardware customers, providing great customer service, and assisting with loading materials into vehicles as needed
- Assisting customers with cutting glass, threading pipes, fixing window screens, and filling propane tanks
- Removing seasonal items, creating new store displays, and helping with inventory processes
- Sweeping floors, removing trash from the yard, and shoveling sidewalks in the winter
- Unloading weekly freight and helping stock materials (lumber, concrete, insulation, building products, etc.)
- Delivering products and installing appliances
- Serving as a cashier when needed
- Attending meetings, participating in training sessions, and staying current with changing technologies
- Properly maintaining, cleaning, and storing equipment
- Supporting continual improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Our Yard Employee needs at least one of the following:
- High school degree/GED equivalent
- One to three months of related experience or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
You'll also need these general requirements:
- Ability to accurately read and follow safety documents, procedure manuals, operational/maintenance instructions, and diagrams
- Ability to clearly express yourself verbally and in writing
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, kneel, and lift 25 lbs (occasionally 100 lbs) throughout the day
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements, fractions, etc.) with the ability to interpret bar graphs
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and interpersonal skills
APPLY WITH PURPOSE:
Flagler Coop serves the Eastern Plains with essential products and services, including grain, feed, hardware, appliances, and fuel. We are committed to supporting the agricultural producers and rural communities we work with every day.
Our team plays a vital role in delivering dependable service, maintaining long‑term customer relationships, and upholding the cooperative values that have guided our organization. At Flagler Coop, employees are valued for their contributions, reliability, and professionalism, with opportunities to grow their skills and build a stable, long‑term career!
We know you're busy, which is why our initial application is quick and mobile-optimized. Complete it today to get started in this entry-level position!