Yard Operator - Tier 1

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 a trusted manufacturer and value-added distributor of metal and lumber components serving commercial truck body and trailer manufacturers across the country. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Pomona, California, Galleher has grown into a multi-location operation with facilities in California, Texas, Indiana, and New Jersey.

Our team is known for quality, responsiveness, and operational excellence. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dependable team members who take pride in safety, accountability, and getting the job done right.

Position Summary

The Yard Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, storage, and staging of steel, lumber, and other materials to support yard and warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while maintaining inventory accuracy and yard organization.

This is a hands-on position that requires prior experience handling large, oversized freight and operating industrial material handling equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments. This is not a pick/pack warehouse role.

Key Responsibilities

Material Handling & Yard Operations

• 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.

Inventory & Accuracy

• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

General Support

• 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.

QualificationsEducation

• High school diploma or GED required

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move materials weighing 50–100 pounds
• Must be physically capable of safely performing essential job duties in an active yard / warehouse setting

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen and maintain a drug-free workplace

Why Join Galleher?

At Galleher, you’ll join a team that values hard work, safety, and reliability. We offer the opportunity to make an immediate impact in a growing operation while working alongside people who take pride in doing things the right way.