Yard & Materials Operator: Forklift & Combi-Lift Pro

ADP, Inc.; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Galleher Industries in Kaufman, TX is seeking a Yard Operator to safely move, load, unload, and stage steel, lumber, and other materials to support yard and warehouse operations. The role requires experience with large, oversized freight and industrial material handling equipment in indoor and outdoor settings.

You will help ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while maintaining inventory accuracy and yard organization, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and attention to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of warehouse/yard/shipping or industrial material handling experience required.
• 3–5 years of forklift experience required; not an entry-level forklift role.
• Hands-on experience operating a Combi-Lift is required.
• Experience safely loading, unloading, and moving large, oversized freight.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload materials from flatbeds, trailers, and delivery vehicles.
• Operate forklifts, Combi-Lifts, and other equipment to move steel, lumber, and oversized materials.
• 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 experience

Combi-Lift

Heavy freight handling

Inventory control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Combi-Lift

Forklift

Job description

Galleher Industries in Kaufman, TX is seeking a Yard Operator to safely move, load, unload, and stage steel, lumber, and other materials to support yard and warehouse operations. The role requires experience with large, oversized freight and industrial material handling equipment in indoor and outdoor settings.

You will help ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while maintaining inventory accuracy and yard organization, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and attention to