Forklift Operator

General Shale; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Job summary

General Shale, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Operator to support our sales and distribution center. You will safely load, unload, and move materials, and assist with yard operations to ensure timely deliveries and excellent service.

A reliable candidate with forklift experience and strong customer service skills will fit well. We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid vacation and holidays, and a stable career with a

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, and perform manual handling as required.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials safely
• Assist with material handling and preparation for deliveries
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard area
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support distribution operations

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Dependable work ethic

Job description

General Shale, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of brick and masonry materials, is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Operator to support operations at our Knoxville, TN sales and distribution center. This position is ideal for a dependable individual with forklift experience and strong customer service skills.

Position Overview

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely performing daily yard operations, loading and unloading trucks, and assisting with the preparation and staging of materials for delivery. This role is key to maintaining efficient distribution operations while providing excellent service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load, unload, and move materials safely
• Assist with material handling and preparation for deliveries
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard area
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support distribution operations

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift safely
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, and perform manual handling as required
• Dependable with a strong work ethic

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays
• Stable employment with a leading manufacturer in the masonry industry

Learn more about General Shale and our portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions at generalshale.com.

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