Forklift Operator/Material Handler

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios – we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Pay: $20.50/hr  

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:00pm 

Location: Douglassville, PA

Position:

At Techo-Bloc, our general laborers are a crucial piece of the yard puzzle. This role is a perfect fit for those newer to the industry, or anyone looking for a career steppingstone in warehousing or manufacturing.

Our laborers are an integral part of our manufacturing and warehousing process. Your day-to-day will entail inspecting, repairing pallets, handling and inspecting concrete blocks and loading or unloading trucks as needed.    

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete examination of returned pallets by checking height and quality by applying knowledge of proper company standards as instructed and applicable for in process systems.
• Assist with receiving orders and sorting/stacking pallets.
• Operate a forklift to transport pallets through the yard and to load/unload trucks.
• Follow established guideline for policy and procedure to ensure QA Standards are met or exceeded.
• Complete examination of finished product by checking height, shape, color, and consistency by applying knowledge of proper company standards as instructed and applicable for in process systems.
• Building displays and sample pallets for vendors.
• Complete packaging by adding packaging materials, top sheet, labels, and performing a final QC check on the skid of finished product before sending to the yard for final transport.• All products must be packaged neatly and securely

• Assist forklift operators with loading trucks as needed.
• Maintain a clean workstation and assist with yard clean up.
• Wear personal protective equipment and ensures safety policies are being followed.
• Follow company’s proper lock out tag out and safety procedures.
• Behaves in accordance with Techo-Bloc Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence.
• Be able to write simple correspondence and/or memos.
• Be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Be able to perform each essential duty to company standards.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Be able to reason and apply common sense.
• Be able to handle problems and situations effectively.
• Be punctual; being on time for your scheduled shifts.
• Be able to work individually and in a team environment.
• Be able to multitask.

Education and Experience:

• 1+ year(s) of experience as a sit-down forklift operator (required).
• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent (highly preferred)
• One year of manufacturing experience (preferred)

Why Work for Us?

Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months.
• Boot reimbursement program
• Training & Development
• Weekly Pay

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will frequently be working outside in the elements. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.