Warehouseman / Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a dedicated individual to manage stock and materials. Responsibilities include unloading and loading materials, providing excellent customer service, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have construction-related experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of work experience, preferably in construction.
• Demonstrated familiarity with concrete products and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load materials onto vehicles.
• Drive non-CDL stake bed truck for deliveries.
• Manage building materials inventory accurately.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Responsible for receiving, processing, and storing incoming stock and materials. As well as, p icking, lifting, and filling orders from stock, packing and loading orders onto customer’s vehicles, trailers, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload incoming materials from flatbed trailers, box trucks, etc.
• Load outgoing materials onto customer’s vehicles, trailers, etc.
• Drive non-CDL stake bed truck for customer deliveries as needed.
• Provide superior customer service by communicating effectively, accurately, promptly, and politely with customers.
• Accurately manage building materials inventory, which includes counting stock, taking inventory, palletizing outgoing shipments, receiving inbound product, and transferring material from one pallet to another.
• Operate fork trucks with capacities of 6,000 pounds or more safely and efficiently.
• Utilize forklift to move not only pallets, but pipe, rebar, sheets of wire mesh, cubes of brick, etc.
• Interpret product labels and be technically familiar with building material products. Accurately interpret sales tickets and understand product descriptions.
• 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.
• Other duties may include sweeping, shoveling, cleaning the warehouse or yard, painting, cutting re-rod and steel lintels.
• May be assigned additional tasks and duties by management.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Minimum two years of work experience, with construction-related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers.
• Demonstrated familiarity with concrete products and their applications, such as patching material, sealers, forming systems, and decorative-concrete materials, is a plus.
• Be able to lift and carry products weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Work effectively as a team with co-workers and customers.
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.