Yard & Materials Operator — Combi-Lift Specialist

Galleher Industries; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galleher Industries is seeking a Yard Operator to safely manage material handling, loading/unloading, and yard organization for steel, lumber, and oversized materials. This hands-on role requires experience with large freight in indoor and outdoor environments beyond a basic pick/pack function.

You will operate forklifts and Combi-Lift equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure on-time customer deliveries while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced yard setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of 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

Forklift operation

Combi-Lift operation

Inventory management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Combi-Lift equipment

Job description

Galleher Industries is seeking a Yard Operator to safely manage material handling, loading/unloading, and yard organization for steel, lumber, and oversized materials. This hands-on role requires experience with large freight in indoor and outdoor environments beyond a basic pick/pack function.

You will operate forklifts and Combi-Lift equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure on-time customer deliveries while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced yard setting.