Warehouseman

Gerken Companies; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid YMCA membership

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A concrete materials company located in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a Warehouseman responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials. The role includes operating forklifts, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates must have a high school education and at least two years of relevant experience. This position requires union membership, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in various conditions. A competitive benefits package, including a company-paid YMCA membership and dental insurance, is offered.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school is required.
• Minimum two years of work experience, preferably in construction.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage receipt, storage, and distribution of materials.
• Operate forklifts and maintain accurate inventory.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with concrete products

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kuhlman Corporation is part of The Gerken Companies, where our success is rooted in an ongoing demonstration of our core values. We act with integrity when dealing with customers, suppliers, and coworkers. Safety is a priority; our entire team works to keep each other safe at work. We believe in shared success; when we help customers succeed, they keep coming back, and we can offer team members rewarding and stable livelihoods. Professional development is critical to growing a solid team, so we train and empower our teams to do great work. Finally, community support is our passion because we do more than work in the communities our companies serve; we live here, too.

Job Summary

The Warehouseman is responsible for efficiently managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials within the warehouse. This includes operating forklifts to move products, maintaining accurate inventory, preparing shipments, and ensuring a safe and organized warehouse environment. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with team members and customers to meet operational goals. The Warehouseman plays a key role in supporting daily warehouse operations and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. Union membership is required for this position.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload incoming materials from flatbed trailers, box trucks, and other vehicles.
• Load outgoing materials onto customers’ vehicles, trailers, and other transport.
• Perform hands-on tasks with concrete forming systems, including accurately pulling customer orders, processing returns, cleaning forms and accessories, and updating inventory.
• Accurately manage inventory of building materials, including counting stock, conducting inventory, palletizing outgoing shipments, receiving inbound products, and transferring materials between pallets.
• Safely operate forklifts (6,000+ lb capacity) to move a variety of materials including pallets, pipe, rebar, wire mesh sheets, and brick cubes.
• Safely and efficiently operate end loaders with two-cubic yard capacities or more.
• Interpret product labels and maintain knowledge of building materials to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• In-person attendance is required.

Other Required Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in concrete forming area as needed. Duties to include pulling customer orders, checking in customer returns, assist in cleaning of forms & accessories, and returning items back to inventory
• Maintain an organized yard and manage yard materials effectively.
• Provide exceptional customer service through clear, accurate, prompt, and courteous communication with clients.
• Other duties may include sweeping, shoveling, cleaning the warehouse or yard, painting, cutting re‑rod and steel lintels, and repairing fire hydrants.
• May be assigned additional tasks and duties by management.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rainy conditions.
• Safely access and navigate the facility, including climbing and descending ladders.
• The position will require work outside of normal business hours.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must maintain professional relationships with managers and colleagues.
• Represent The Gerken Companies to customers in a professional manner, supporting the company’s goals.
• Demonstrated familiarity with concrete products and their applications, such as patching material, sealers, forming systems, and decorative-concrete materials, is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school is required.
• Minimum two years of work experience, with construction-related experience preferred.

Schedule

Standard Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Seasonal Saturdays: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (May–September)

Flexibility: While most work is performed during regular business hours, employees may be asked to stay later to complete daily tasks. Some staggered shifts may also be scheduled to provide coverage until 6:00 p.m.

Teamwork Mindset: Flexibility is essential. Our team works together to meet customer needs, which may occasionally require adjusted hours or additional time on site.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Company-paid/discounted YMCA membership
• Dental and Vision Insurance (Medical insurance offered through Teamsters Local 20)
• Employee Assistance Program – Lighthouse Telehealth
• Life Insurance (Employee Paid)
• A supportive and growth-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Stability and rewarding livelihood for you and your family

Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth!

Note: This job description is subject to change and does not constitute an employment agreement. This position description is not all-inclusive. This position is required to perform miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned. This includes working in all classifications that an employee may be assigned to. Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail].

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