Warehouse Forklift Operator - Knoxville, United States - Rockytopmat
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** Warehouse Forklift Operator**
**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** WAREH006830 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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