Yard Operator - Tier 1

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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesMaterial Handling & Yard OperationsSafely 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 & AccuracyLocate 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 & ComplianceFollow 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 SupportComplete 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.QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or GED requiredRequired Experience & Skills3-5 years of prior warehouse, yard, shipping, or industrial material handling experience required3-5 years of forklift experience required; this is not an entry-level forklift roleHands-on experience operating a Combi-Lift is required for this roleMust have experience safely loading, unloading, and moving large, oversized, and bulky freightExperience working in an indoor / outdoor industrial environment requiredAbility to maintain accurate inventory records and activity logsStrong communication skills and ability to follow instructionsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift and move materials weighing 50-100 poundsMust be physically capable of safely performing essential job duties in an active yard / warehouse settingAdditional RequirementsValid driver's license requiredReliable transportation requiredMust be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen and maintain a drug-free workplaceWhy Join Galleher?