Forklift Operator

Colonial Materials, Inc. has 11 locations throughout North Carolina and is a subsidiary to the larger Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc., or GMS. As part of that GMS network, Colonial Materials contributes to the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products, and other specialty building materials operating 275 distribution centers across the USA and Canada. Colonial Materials strives to uphold its Mission Statement as stating, “We are united to be the premier building materials distributor by providing solutions, developing lasting relationships, and safely serving our community." For more information about Colonial Materials, visit www.colonialmaterials.com. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Summary of Position:

Colonial Materials, Inc. Forklift Operators will be responsible for areas of warehouse maintenance, shipping/receiving, product storage, and delivery set-up.

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 crew’s 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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