Forklift Operator

General Shale; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Job summary

General Shale, Inc., a leading brick and masonry materials manufacturer, seeks a Full-Time Forklift Operator at our Orland Park, IL distribution center. The role loads/unloads trucks, moves materials, and assists with preparation and staging for delivery, ensuring safe yard operations and excellent service to customers.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members, and a dependable work ethic.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• 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

Dependable

Job description

CHICAGO SOUTH IL
16109 108th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60467, USA

CHICAGO SOUTH IL
16109 108th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60467, USA

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 Orland Park, IL 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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