What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/Yard Laborer position at Genest Concrete?
LOOKING FOR A FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED COMPANY WITH A GREAT CULTURE?!
GENEST CONCRETE HAS IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEPENDABLE FORKLIFT OPERATORS/YARD ASSOCIATES AT OUR WINDHAM LOCATION.
SUMMARY: Safely operate a diesel or electric Powered Industrial Truck equipped with forklift to lift, stack, move, load and unload products, equipment, or materials. Assist customers with the loading and unloading of their vehicles. Maintain retail yard and assist customers and Retail Associates as required.
Monday - Friday (and 7-12 on Saturdays during the summer)
HIRING AT OUR WINDHAM MAINE LOCATION!
COMPANY PERKS
Full benefit package: Health, Dental, Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) with match
Generous profit sharing
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Holiday & Vacation hours counted as hours worked for overtime purposes
Gym Reimbursement
Discounts at our Retail Centers
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate forklift (Toyota or Linde - electric model)
- Perform pre-operations and post-operations checks of forklift
- Perform preventative maintenance checks for forklift as required
- Build, organize, and package customer orders
- Load customer vehicles and/or trailers with the use of a forklift
- Review and verify all orders, bill of sales, and other paperwork before loading materials
- Load and unload company tractor trailer and delivery trucks
- Assist with maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the yard
- Safely transport and systemize palletized items, hardscape materials, and other retail items
- Assist with inventory control and cycle counts of materials and merchandise
- Manually move, load, unload, and stack concrete blocks, pavers, retail merchandise, and other materials
- Assist Retail Sales Associates as necessary
- Mend and/or restore wooden pallets
- Movie/Lift materials 75-100lbs
- Attend to customers in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
- Perform housekeeping tasks and/or duties as required such as: sweeping, cleaning common areas, snow removal, painting, etc.
Qualifications:
- Experience in materials handling and distribution center operations
- Proficiency in operating forklifts, including reach trucks and clamp trucks
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols for lift truck operation
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and unload/load materials efficiently
- Basic math skills for inventory management and order picking
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving, with a focus on warehouse efficiency
Genest Concrete is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Windham, ME 04062: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
