Product Sample Assistant

Product Assistant

Southwest Boulder & Stone is a family owned and operated landscape rock and supply company based in Southern California, with retail locations in Fallbrook, Escondido, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Fullerton, Palm Springs and Indio. We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern California's largest selection of boulders, crushed stone, decomposed granite, flagstone, natural thin veneer, cobble, pebbles, outdoor stone fountains and custom fabrication.

We are proud to have an incredible team of people that provide the exemplary customer service for which Southwest Boulder & Stone is known. Employees receive health benefits, vacation and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program. As a family-owned small business, we are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all employees as we continue to grow.

We are looking for an energetic, customer focused individual to join our Fallbrook location as our Product Assistant. The Product Assistant would support our Product Sample Coordinator in preparing small product sample boxes to be shipped to customers and vendors as needed. Ideal candidate has high attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare small sample boxes containing products to be shipped to customers and clients, as needed
• Ensure samples and shipping information is accurate
• Inspect products for defects and damages prior to shipment
• Escalate any product issues or shipping concerns to the Product Sample Coordinator
• Maintain a clean, organized area while maintaining good safety practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification and Skills:

• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team, and across multiple departments and personality types.

Education, Experience and Certification:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

Sitting - Occasionally - Walking - Frequently - Crawling - Occasionally - Reaching Out - Frequently

Standing - Frequently - Bending - Occasionally - Stooping - Occasionally - Reaching Up - Frequently

Speaking - Frequently - Squatting - Occasionally - Seeing - Frequently - Twisting - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently - Kneeling - Occasionally - Driving - Not Applicable - Grasping - Frequently

Wrist Deviation (side to side) - Frequently - Noise Exposure - Frequently - Working Outdoors - Frequently

Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down) - Frequently - Exposure to extreme weather conditions - Frequently

Handling/Fingering - Frequently - Wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Frequently

Lift / Carry - < 10 lbs - Frequently - Pushing / Pulling - < 10 lbs - Frequently

11-25 lbs - Frequently - 11-25 lbs - Frequently

26-35 lbs - Occasionally - 26-35 lbs - Occasionally

36-50 lbs - Occasionally - 36-50 lbs - Occasionally

50+lbs - Not Applicable - 50+lbs - Not Applicable