Brick Yard Forklift Operator: Safe, Efficient Loading

Cherokee Brick; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move brick products within the loading yard, load and unload trucks, and maintain accurate inventory records. You will inspect loads, secure cubes, perform pre-use inspections, and uphold safety standards around pedestrians and equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and forklift experience; certification and training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, loading-yard, shipping, warehouse, distribution, or industrial experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete company-required forklift training and evaluation before independently operating a forklift.
• Must obtain and maintain required forklift operator certification and company authorization.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to transport, stage, stack, restock, load, and unload brick products.
• Load and unload trucks according to procedures, product requirements, and safety standards.
• Transport, restock, stage, and position brick products in loading-yard and storage areas.
• Inspect brick cubes for damage or misplacement and repair/restack as needed.
• Perform pre-use forklift inspections and report any issues immediately.
• Maintain a clean, safe loading yard and ensure loads are stable and properly positioned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Inventory accuracy

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move brick products within the loading yard, load and unload trucks, and maintain accurate inventory records. You will inspect loads, secure cubes, perform pre-use inspections, and uphold safety standards around pedestrians and equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and forklift experience; certification and training are required.