Plant Loader /Forklift Operator

PAVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOURSELF!

Looking for a life-long career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages?
Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50 years. Our Tonganoxie, Kansas location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.

SIGN-ON BONUS $1,500

We are currently hiring for a Plant Loader / Forklift Operator.

Responsibilities

SAFETY  

• Operate their equipment in a safe and non-abusive manner.

QUALITY CONTROL 

• Inspects all packages of product to be loaded onto a truck or being pulled off the plant line(s) and reports to the Yard Supervisor or the Shift Supervisor all packaging deficiencies, missing bundle tags, and any other quality problems.

OPERATIONS 

• Performs the daily maintenance checklist for the forklift(s)
• Load trucks promptly and properly according to shipping documents
• Pulls finished product from the plant production lines and stores the material into the yard according to company procedures
• Store material to ensure proper stock rotation
• Picks up and/or cleans up and re-straps any broken bundles in the yard
• Participates in monthly inventory counts

REPORTING

• Daily equipment checklist
• Any safety or mechanical issues with the equipment
• Shipping documents used to load trucks

HOUSEKEEPING 

• The general cleanliness and tidiness of the yard and work areas

OTHER DUTIES 

• Additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Senior Supervisor, or Plant Manager

EXPERIENCE - Previous forklift experience 

What we offer you

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) start beginning of the month following the start date, at very reasonable rates
• 401k Matching (after a year), Life Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Reimbursements for Wellness and Gym Membership
• Charitable contribution matching
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Company-wide closure/paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays