Job Title: Forklift Driver
Location: Columbia, SC Plant
Job Type: Full-time
Job Classification: Hourly --$18 to start.
Department: Shipping & Receiving Department
Schedule | Shift: Monday thru Friday: 7AM to 3:45PM

Our Expectations:
At US Brick, we are looking for team member who has a roll up the sleeves and get it done in a safe, efficient, and thoughtful manner work ethic.
US Brick has a current vacancy to join our diverse and dynamic company as a Forklift Driver. This role will report directly to the Shipping Yard Manager.

What you will be doing:
Loading and unloading of trucks/ pickups Repairing of cubes Maintaining and cleaning yard and warehouse Assigned to various jobs when needed Maintain the cleanliness of the work area on a continuous basis Follow all safety, quality, production, environmental policy, and procedures Be a good team member, assisting others as needed in a helpful way Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed

The required skills and education to be successful:
High school or equivalent required Minimum of one (1) year experience Forklift certification preferred Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Able to perform various forms of physical labor 50+ lbs (i.e lifting/ standing) Committed to working in a zero-harm workplace. Able to work flexible hours when needed

We offer a total compensation package to include:
Competitive PayMedical, Dental, and VisionCompany paid Basic Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability401kPaid Time OffPaid Holidays

Work is performed primarily in a standard manufacturing setting.
Production facilities are not climate controlled, and work is outdoors and indoors in all types of weather conditions and work environments.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for extended lengths of time (i.e. flagging operations), walk, sit for extended lengths of time (i.e. operating equipment), drive, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold, and manipulate tools; talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to climb (i.e. ladders and stairs) and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or stand on tip toes for extended lengths of time, and must routinely lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without ocular aids. The employee must be able to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions and near traffic with varying noise levels and with varying types of equipment and vehicles. The employee must have the ability to work around and tolerate heat and dust.
While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly exposed to outside elements of wet and/or humid conditions, rain, and heat; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather. The incumbent may occasionally work with electrical devices and exposed to vibrations and steady level of loud noises.
US Brick recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. US Brick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, an E-Verify Employer and committed to Affirmative Action.

US Brick encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to apply.