Forklift Operator/Material Handler

GNB Global Inc. is a manufacturing and construction services company specializing in engineered fabric tensioned steel-framed buildings. As a leader in the industry, we are rapidly growing and looking for a Forklift Operator/Material Handler to join our exciting team in a fast-paced environment in Rhome, TX. We take pride in our collaborative culture and place great value on our employees by offering an excellent benefit package, including generous time off.

Duties and responsibilities

• Organize/maintain yard of raw steel materials and finished materials under direction of Shipping Supervisor.
• Identify and pull steel material to designated work areas or storage locations.
• Prepare/process orders by picking, packing, staging and banding boxes.
• Perform cycle counts of materials when assigned.
• Perform daily operations and safety checks of forklifts.
• Receive and unload raw materials verifying materials against pack slip of quantities and all traceable information on deliveries (ex: Mill Test Reports, Heat Numbers, Certification of Authorizations).
• Verify quality of raw materials meets company quality standards and create/report non-conforming material to designated department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, keeping tools and equipment in assigned locations.
• Maintain communication with Purchasing/Inventory Control of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Operate forklift to load/unload trucks of steel materials.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience in steel manufacturing
• Forklift experience with 40’ long materials
• Understanding of steel gauges, sizes, and general knowledge of SAE material grades
• Must be dependable, possess a teamwork mentality, and ability to coordinate, organize, and plan.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Satisfactorily pass in-company forklift certification
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Able to work overtime as needed

Environment/Physical Requirements

• The position is in a manufacturing shop environment and as such requires the following physical work requirements.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs
• Position requires standing, bending and kneeling.
• Working in heat and cold weather outside in yard and inside steel shop