Yard Operator

About the role

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The role reports directly to CS Shipping.

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Shipping Manager
• Practice proper forklift and yard vehicle operation and preventive maintenance
• Daily check all inventory transactions from the material handlers
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Unload and receive all products and distribute
• Process all RMA’s including inspections and delivery of product to correct location
• On a weekly basis maintain safety committee responsibilities
• Conduct cycle-counts
• Ensure proper product rotation
• Maintain paperwork and product transfers
• Finished Goods quality inspections
• Promote good customer service
• Conduct weekly forklift inspections
• Assist with any and all safety training for employees

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of forklift experience (preferred)
• Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience (preferred)

Skills

• Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of all GF products
• Receiving procedures
• Basic Inventory Management
• Familiarity with BOM products
• Knowledge of local shipping regulations
• Basic mathematical skills
• Forklift vehicle driving skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and the ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods