ABOUT UNILOCK
Unilock, a proudly family-owned and operated business, introduced paving stones to North America in 1972. With a foundation built on strong family values and a commitment to excellence, Unilock has grown into the leading manufacturer of premium paving stones and retaining walls. Drawing inspiration from global trends, we continuously push the boundaries of design and manufacturing innovation to meet the evolving tastes and needs of our customers.
POSITION OVERVIEW - Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and ensure safe operation of all equipment by team members
- Support a strong safety culture and adherence to company policies
Quality Control
- Inspect all product packages before loading or removal from production lines
- Identify and report packaging deficiencies, missing tags, or quality concerns
- Investigate and report any defective materials
Operations & Logistics
- Load trucks and manage skid returns
- Monitor production schedules to ensure skid availability and inventory accuracy
- Order skids and coordinate site needs
- Work closely with the inside sales team on product storage and rotation
Equipment & Training
- Conduct in-house forklift training
- Maintain forklift training records and documentation
- Report major equipment repair needs
Site Coordination
- Schedule and oversee landscaping and snow removal services
- Ensure yard and equipment are clean, organized, and well maintained
Team Leadership
- Supervise yard team and assign daily tasks
- Provide guidance and support to ensure efficient operations
Additional Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a forklift operator, with proven hands-on capability
- Strong knowledge of forklift operation, safety standards, and best practices
- Ability to successfully complete forklift certification requirements
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to train, coach, and motivate team members
- Strong coordination skills with the ability to effectively direct operators to load trucks and manage plant output lines safely and efficiently
- Detail-oriented with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Hourly Range: $31 - $33 Hourly
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Immediate enrollment in Health & Dental plans
- Employer-matched pension plan
- Profit-sharing program
- Employee Wellness Program
OUR COMMITMENT
EXISTING OPPORTUNITY: Please be advised that this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this role and encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly. This opportunity represents an immediate opening, and we are looking to move forward with the recruitment process in a timely manner.
EQUITY: We are committed to tackling the difficult but important subject of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our goal is to ensure that our company always provides an environment where everyone has a deep sense of belonging, knows they are understood, and feels confident that they will be supported in their efforts to reach their full potential.
SUSTAINABILITY: We know that we have a duty to do our part to protect the environment and have set an aggressive goal for our company to be carbon neutral by 2035.
ACCESSIBILITY: Unilock is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.
