FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Forklift Operator

Job Category : Operations Requisition Number : FORKL05574 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials.

Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy
• Prepare orders by processing requests : pull accurate materials and place in appropriate area for customer pick up or delivery;

loading and unloading trucks as necessary

• Maintain inventory controls through minimizing materials damage and ensuring order accuracy
• Be able to organize the warehouse and manage bin locations
• Establish, maintain and promote high standards of customer service
• Ensure that equipment is maintained to company operating standards
• Cuts and stages outbound orders prior to the crews return, and the night before the crews departure in the morning.
• Loads delivery trucks efficiently and quickly with the correct balance and weight for truck size (maximum 30 minute turnaround time)
• Loads trucks with 100% accuracy for product type and quantity
• Drives forklift safely and operate equipment within the guidelines for efficient and safe operation
• Reports all maintenance problems with equipment to yard manager immediately
• Completes VCR form on forklift

Other Competencies :

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Basic Qualifications :

• High school diploma preferred
• 1-3 years of experience or more is preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred

Physical Demands :

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Must be able to lift 50lbs Frequently, will move about inside the warehouse
• Must be able to operate warehouse machinery
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly in warehouse environment

Mental Demands :

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks
• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be able to receive information
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

Company benefits :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays & vacation days

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference.

We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence.

We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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