** Warehouse Worker**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** WAREH05557 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

**Summary of Position:**

The primary function of the Warehouse Worker is responsible for areas of warehouse maintenance, shipping/receiving, product storage, and delivery set-up.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy

* Prepare orders by processing requests: pull accurate materials and place in the appropriate area for customer pick up or delivery; loading and unloading trucks as necessary

* Maintain inventory controls through minimizing materials damage and ensuring order accuracy

* Be able to organize the warehouse and manage bin locations

* Establish, maintain and promote high standards of customer service

* Ensure that equipment is maintained to company operating standards

* Cuts and stages outbound orders prior to the crews return, and the night before the crews departure in the morning.

* Loads delivery trucks efficiently and quickly with the correct balance and weight for truck size (maximum 30 minute turnaround time)

* Loads trucks with 100% accuracy for product type and quantity

* Drives forklift safely and operate equipment within the guidelines for efficient and safe operation

* Reports all maintenance problems with equipment to yard manager immediately

* Completes VCR form on forklift

**Other Competencies:**

* Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive

* Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

**Basic Qualifications:**

* High School diploma

**Physical Demands:**

* Must be able to remain in stationary position 50%

* Must be able to lift 50lbs Frequently, will move about inside the warehouse

* Must be able to operate warehouse machinery

* Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

* Constantly in warehouse environment

**Mental Demands:**

* Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks

* Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks

* Must be able to multitask

* Must be able to receive information

* Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur

* Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

**Company Benefits:**

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

* 401k

* Paid holidays & vacation days

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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