Forklift Operator

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.

$22.07hr

Rock Island, IL

Monday-Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

Position:

At Techo-Bloc, we're not just moving pallets - we're moving careers forward. Our yard team plays a key role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and being part of a team that takes pride in what they do, this could be the opportunity for you.

This role is a great fit for someone with forklift experience who wants stability and steady hours.

What You'll Do:

• Safely operate forklift to load and unload products from commercial vehicles and put away finished goods.
• Receive and physically inspect products to ensure quality standards.
• Bring consumables to the production areas as needed
• Always maintain equipment in an operating function and cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Partners with the yard supervisor to handle discrepancies, malfunctions, and potential issues.
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Collaboratively works with team to take on additional duties as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 1+ year of sit-down forklift experience (required)
• An Excellent Communicator; actively reports on issues and progress.
• Ability to work safely in an outdoor industrial environment
• Safety-Focused; Operates equipment according to safety standards.
• Time Management; comfortable with time-driven deadlines and goals.

Education and Experience:

• Familiarity with forklift operation and safety.
• High School Diploma (preferred).

Why Join Techo-Bloc?

We invest in our people - because they're the best part of our company.

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Boot reimbursement & full uniform program

Employee product discounts

Training, growth, and advancement opportunities

Physical Requirements:

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.