Inventory Control/Yard Specialist

What You'll Be Doing: As an Inventory Control/Yard Specialist , you’ll play a key role in supporting our sales, service, and parts departments by maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors, tackling a variety of tasks, and contributing to a team that values safety, precision, and professionalism.

Overview:

Stotz Equipment is a full-service John Deere dealership with 25 locations across 8 western states, serving the agriculture, construction, and turf industries.

Family-owned since 1947, we’re built on the values of Quality, Integrity, Loyalty, Caring, and Community. Our people-first culture empowers teams to grow, collaborate, and make a real impact for our customers and each other.

Come help us fulfill our purpose: to create a better life for our families, communities, and those connected to the land.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Inventory Control/Yard Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting our sales, service, and parts departments by maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors, tackling a variety of tasks, and contributing to a team that values safety, precision, and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the overall appearance and organization of the yard.

• Perform maintenance and cleaning of the shop and service areas.

• Maintain the parts warehouse responsibilities

• Assist with equipment inventory, organization, and transfers.

• Load and unload trucks, ensuring all packing slips are accounted for and inspecting for damage.

• Wash and detail incoming and outgoing equipment.

• Follow all safety procedures and complete work in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications:

What's Required

 

Skills / Experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment on the lot.

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks safely.

• Skilled in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment while following safety compliance standards.

• Reliable, efficient, and able to perform as both an independent worker and a team player.

• Self-motivated with high energy, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support coordination across departments.

• Able to work flexible hours, including occasional Saturdays, as needed.

• Basic computer skills for tracking inventory, completing documentation, and communication.

• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.

Preferred

• Previous experience working with agricultural, turf, or construction equipment preferred.

Compensation is competitive and based on skill level, experience, and knowledge.

 

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while performing repairs and maintenance.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and parts up to 50–75 lbs., and occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Use hands and fingers to handle tools, operate machinery, and perform detailed mechanical work.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to read schematics, manuals, and computer screens.
• Hearing ability sufficient to communicate with coworkers and customers in person and over the phone.
• Ability to work in various environments, including outdoor conditions, confined spaces, and elevated areas.
• Must be able to safely operate company vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

What’s In It for You:

At Stotz Equipment, we invest in our people and reward their contributions with a competitive and supportive compensation package, including:

 

• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• 401(K) with 4% Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Sponsorship
• Technician Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Boot Voucher & Technician Tool Account
• Company Vehicle (for qualifying roles)
• Training through John Deere University
• Eligible to join the John Deere Credit Union
• Advancement Opportunities

 

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check, including criminal history and a drug screening, prior to the start of employment. For certain positions, a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are also required.

Salary Range: USD $21.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.