Responsibilities of all Triangle Brick Company employees:

• Safety of self and all team members
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Dedicated to making quality products
• Actively participate in the appearance and upkeep of facility and equipment
• Participate in the success of Triangle Brick Company
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Able to perform work as directed by plant management
• Open to change / continuous improvement

 

General Summary:  Forklift Operator

Operate various size forklifts (6000 pound to 15,000 pound capacity) for loading/unloading brick to/from company and customer trucks (ranging in size from pickup trucks/trailers to tractor trailers, including flat bed and enclosed vans). Correct brick must be loaded/unloaded safely and properly so as to ensure customers receive what was ordered and the product arrives to the customer in a satisfactory condition.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Load/secure railcars with brick to regulations as supplied by CSX Rail Company; this requires the ability to lift heavy objects and some climbing and use of hand tools (supplied) to secure brick in the railcar
• Take new product off of packaging machines to the correct inventory lines on the storage yard
• Use hand/battery operated tools to repair damaged packages so they can be returned to inventory
• Perform bin consolidation to make room for new product on the yard, as required by supervisor
• Learn the differences in products manufactured by sight so as to recognize possible quality issues and bring them to the supervisors attention and to avoid loading errors
• Perform various quality control duties such as building walls of manufactured products to gauge color consistency against a control panel
• Assist customer and company truck drivers in a professional manner
• Plan loads in an efficient manner; ensure loads are neatly placed on trailers
• Perform daily equipment safety checks/inspections; report concerns as identified
• Keep work area (yard) clean and neat daily
• All other duties as requested or assigned
• Work is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions

 

Skills and Abilities

• Prioritize SAFETY first, then QUALITY and PRODUCTION
• Forklift experience preferred
• Valid driver license required
• Must be willing to help fellow employees and work as a team member
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required
• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift 50 lbs.

 

Triangle Brick Company is a leading brick manufacturer headquartered in Durham, N.C. We were founded in 1959 with an original plant beginning production in 1960. Over the past 60+ years, Triangle Brick has grown in size, capacity, and innovation. Triangle Brick has been the brick manufacturer of choice for residential and commercial customers in over 30 states across the U.S. Come join our team and build a lifelong career, one brick at a time!