Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers throughout North America.
As part of the GMS family of companies since 2024, Yvon’s team of respected professionals share GMS’s core value of providing outstanding customer service and have grown their business from just one pick-up truck to a successful, large-scale operation. With seven locations, Yvon provides high-quality building supplies including drywall, insulation, steel, ceilings and other complementary products and related services throughout Greater Toronto and Ontario.
For more information about our family of companies, please visit Yvon Building Supply or www.gms.com
Position Summary
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the incumbent prepares, loads, and unloads building materials in the warehouse through the safe operation of a forklift truck.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains a safe working environment by following Yvon’s health and safety guidelines.
Prepares and completes orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
Receives incoming shipments and manages inventory.
Loads and unloads company trucks as needed.
Keeps a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
Reports any discrepancies.
Operates a forklift and other warehouse equipment as needed.
Follows quality service standards and complies with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Competency Statements
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communities Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Problem Solving: Be proactive and take ownership and take actions to deliver the best possible results while assuming ownership and accountability.
Safety & Personal Ownership: Protect own health and safety as well as that of others report unsafe situations and make others aware of possible risks take into account safety in daily work.
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
Greater than one year experience in a similar role
Skills and Abilities
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external customers.
Detailed oriented with problem-solving skills.
Strong “customer service” mindset.
Benefits
Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more
If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are required to provide their accommodation needs in advance and submit adequate documentation to support their request for accommodation in the assessment process and/or to perform the essential duties of the posted position. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
