Forklift Operator

Gypsum Management and Supply•Greenville, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Warehouse Worker is to be responsible for areas of warehouse maintenance, shipping/receiving, product storage, and delivery setup. This role involves maintaining health and safety compliance, preparing orders, managing inventory, and ensuring equipment is maintained. The company, GMS, founded in 1971, operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. GMS also fosters a unique employee culture that combines a results-driven environment with a highly entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude, committed to values of humility, mutual respect, service to others, and the guiding principle that "you can never go wrong doing the right thing." GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.

Requirements

Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must wear protective gear and steel-toed boot.
Will frequently 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 working in a warehouse environment.
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 and initiative.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma
1-3 years of experience or more

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; load and unload trucks as necessary.
Maintain inventory controls through minimizing material damage and ensuring order accuracy.
Ability to organize the warehouse and manage bin locations.
Establish, maintain and promote high standards of customer service.
Lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for most of the shift, and wear protective gear and steel-toed boots.
Ensure that equipment is maintained to company operating standards.
Ability to operate a forklift.