Yard & Forklift Specialist (Combi-Lift)

Galleher Ind; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Galleher Industries in Pomona, CA is seeking an experienced Yard Operator to safely move, load, unload, store, and stage steel, lumber, and other materials to support yard and warehouse operations.

This hands-on role requires experience with large, oversized freight and operating industrial material handling equipment both indoors and outdoors. Prior forklift and Combi-Lift experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior warehouse, yard, shipping, or industrial material handling experience required.
• 3–5 years of forklift experience required; this is not an entry-level forklift role.
• Hands-on experience operating a Combi-Lift is required for this role.
• Must have experience safely loading, unloading, and moving large, oversized, and bulky freight.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and activity logs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload materials from flatbeds, trailers, and delivery vehicles.
• Operate forklifts, Combi-Lifts, and other material handling equipment to move steel, lumber, and oversized materials throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Transport raw materials to designated workstations, storage areas, and shipping locations.
• Stage, organize, and prepare materials for customer delivery and internal production needs.
• Ensure customer loads are completed accurately and meet delivery schedules and customer-specific requirements.
• Locate and move stock to pallets, racks, or designated storage areas.
• Perform inventory movements, order reconciliation, and system transactions as needed.
• Identify and report damaged materials, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and activity logs.
• Follow all company policies, safety rules, and legal guidelines.
• Perform required equipment inspections before use and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard / warehouse environment.
• Support a strong safety culture by identifying and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Complete physical tasks accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Support other warehouse / yard duties as assigned.
• Be willing to learn and support basic wood fabrication or material prep processes as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Combi-Lift operation

Heavy freight handling

Inventory accuracy

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Combi-Lift

Forklift

Job description

Galleher Industries in Pomona, CA is seeking an experienced Yard Operator to safely move, load, unload, store, and stage steel, lumber, and other materials to support yard and warehouse operations.

This hands-on role requires experience with large, oversized freight and operating industrial material handling equipment both indoors and outdoors. Prior forklift and Combi-Lift experience is essential.