Careers
FNM Note: Check SEO settings before going liveCAREERS AT GENEST
As a small family-owned company, hiring and keeping good people is crucial to our business’s success. When you come to work at Genest, we want you to enjoy being part of our team, and we want to create an environment where you can do your best work.
Our holiday parties and summer BBQs are a lot of fun (if we do say so ourselves), but we know that’s not what keeps our employees coming into work for the rest of the year. You spend a third of your life at work. It should be a place where you feel happy, motivated, and supported. We want you to look forward to coming in to work with us every day, and we think the number of folks who have been on our team for 15, 20, or 30+ years – including second- and third-generation Genest employees – means we must be doing something right.
We offer on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement so that you can continue to develop your career. Many employees who started with us as yard associates and forklift drivers have worked their way up to supervisory roles or sales positions. At Genest, we value your individual skills, experience, and contributions whether you’re operating our machinery or selling our products. Your work and dedication is acknowledged and appreciated.
WE PROVIDE OUR EMPLOYEES WITH A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Full Medical package: Health, Dental, Vision
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Retail Center Discounts
- 401(k) with Match and Profit Sharing
- Gym Reimbursements
- Holiday & Vacation Hours Count as Hours Worked for Overtime Purposes
If it sounds like we might be a good fit for each other, please send us an application! We’d love the opportunity to talk to you about joining our team.
EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
CDL Delivery Driver Class A/B
Job Title: CDL Delivery Driver Class A/B
Department: Transportation
Reports To: General Manager
FLSA Exemption Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Pay: $24-$28/hour Class B, $27-$30/hour Class A (Sanford Only)
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The CDL Driver is primarily responsible for safely operating a tractor-trailer to transport goods across various locations. Reporting to the General Manager, your role is vital in ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to all safety regulations. Core skills in commercial driving and truck driving are essential, complemented by premium. Your experience as delivery driver, along with relevant skills in load and unload operations, will contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our transportation services. Join our team and help us maintain our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate loading and unloading deliveries using forklift or boom.
- Operate truck mounted forklift.
- Drive diesel powered tractor trailer combination.
- Interstate deliveries of concrete masonry products.
- Maintain oil/fluid checks.
- Perform daily safety checks: belts, tires, lights, pulley, suspension, and brake lines.
- Prepare daily inspection, safety forms, & daily logs.
- Inspect loads for accurate product and quantities
- Communicate with dispatch regarding delivery statuses, location, road conditions, & job site conditions.
- Abide by all company safety and DOT rules & regulations at all times.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Valid CDL Class A or Class B license
- Valid DOT card
- Clean driving record
- 1-2 years of recent tractor trailer driving experience
- Ability to successfully pass a DOT pre-employment exam and drug screen
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to stand, climb, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl as needed
- Specific vision abilities required
Concrete Block Machine Technician
Job Title: Concrete Block Machine Technician
Department: Block Division
Reports To: Block Plant Superintendent
FLSA Exemption Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Pay: $30-$34/hr
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Concrete Block Machine Technician is primarily responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting machinery that produces concrete block. Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency by managing raw materials, calibrating equipment, performing routine upkeep, inspecting products for defects, and keeping detailed production logs, often working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Key duties include startups/shutdown, quality control, minor repairs (like clearing jams), preventative maintenance, and ensuring all plant safety standards and PPE usage are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operation: Start-up, calibration, monitoring, and shutdown of block making machines
- Production Management: Adjust machine settings for different products, control raw material flow, and ensure consistency.
- Quality Control: Visually inspect blocks for defect (color, shape, corners) and remove substandard products.
- Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning, preventative maintenance, and minor mechanical/electrical/hydraulic repairs, including clearing jams.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve malfunctions in electronic, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
- Safety & Housekeeping: Follow strict safety protocols, wear required PPE, keep work areas clean, and assist with general plant cleanup.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records for production, downtime, and quality.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with other staff (forklift operators, mechanics) and assist with material handling.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Prior experience with industrial machinery, preferably block machines.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Prior experience in welding and hydraulics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Physical stamina (standing long hours, lifting heavy items) and dexterity.
- Understanding of safety regulations (OSHA, PPE).
- Basic computer skills for data entry.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Crushing Plant Operator
Job Title: Crushing Plant Operator
Department: Crusher & Pit Crew
Reports To: General Manager
FLSA Exemption Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Pay: $30-$33/hour
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Crushing Plant Operator is primarily responsible for running machinery (crushers, conveyors) to break down materials into smaller sizes, focusing on safety, consistent production flow, and quality aggregate by monitoring equipment, making adjustments, performing basic maintenance, and completing paperwork, while ensuring strict adherence to all safety protocols and dust control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operation: Start, stop, and run crushing, grinding, or screening machines, and associated equipment.
- Monitoring & Adjusting: Observe operations for consistent flow, listen for unusual sounds, adjust crusher settings for material graduation, and control dust.
- Safety: Conduct pre-shift checks, enforce safety perimeters, shut down equipment in emergencies, and follow all rules and regulations.
- Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, minor repairs, and remove material buildup around equipment.
- Quality Control: Identify suitable material for crushing, collect samples, and ensure final product meets specifications.
- Documentation: Complete production reports and vehicle/maintenance records.
- Teamwork: Communicate effectively with ground crew, management, and mechanics to ensure smooth workflow.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Prior experience operating heavy machinery, crushers, or related equipment.
- Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.
- Ability to left heavy materials (e.g., 40-50lbs) and work outdoors in various weather.
- Basic math, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Willingness to wear PPE like respirators.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift Operator & Retail Yard Associate (openings in multiple locations)
Openings in Sanford, Biddeford, and Windham, ME and in Hudson, NH
Job Title: Forklift Operator & Retail Yard Associate
Department: Operations
Reports To: Store Manager
FLSA Exemption Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Pay: $18-$20/hr
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Retail Forklift Operator and Yard Associate is primarily responsible for safely operating a diesel or electric powered industrial truck equipped with forklift to lift, stack, move, load and unload products, equipment, or materials. Assist customers with unloading and loading their vehicles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate forklift (Toyota or Linde – electric model).
- Perform pre-operations and post-operations checks of forklift.
- Perform preventative maintenance checks as required.
- Build, organize, and package customer orders.
- Load customer vehicles and/or trailers with the use of a forklift
- Review and verify all orders, bill of sales, and other paperwork before loading materials.
- Load and unload company tractor trailer and delivery trucks.
- Assist with maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the yard.
- Safely transport and systemize palletized items, hardscape materials, and other retail items.
- Assist with inventory control and cycle counts.
- Assist retail sales associates as needed.
- Attend to customers in a timely, professional and courteous manner.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in operating forklifts, including reach trucks and clamp trucks.
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving with a focus on warehouse efficiency.
- Experience in material handling and distribution center operations.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and unload/load materials efficiently.
- Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
- Basic math skills for inventory management and order picking.
Concrete Block Producer
Job Title: Concrete Block Producer
Department: Block Division
Reports To: Block Plant Superintendent
FLSA Exemption Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Pay: $25-$30/hour
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Concrete Block Producer is primarily responsible for operating automated machinery to mix materials (cement, sand aggregates) and mold them into blocks, while ensuring quality and safety, requiring physical stamina, attention to detail, and operating forklifts to move finished products. Key duties include machine setup/monitoring, quality control inspections, basic maintenance, and adherence to strict safety protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing plant setting, often needing skills with industrial equipment and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Operation: Set up, run, and adjust block-making machines, cubers, and related equipment, sometimes involving computer controls.
- Quality Control: Visually inspect blocks for defects, check dimensions, and ensure products meet strength and durability standards.
- Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine cleaning, minor equipment upkeep, and follow all safety guidelines, including wearing PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Physical Tasks: Bend, squat, and work standing for extended periods in a physical demanding environment
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machinery.
- Experience with forklifts and industrial equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Physical stamina (standing long hours, lifting heavy items) and dexterity.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
Inside Sales & Yard Associate (Openings in Sanford, ME and Hudson, NH)
Job Title: Inside Sales & Yard Associate
Department: Sales
Reports To: Store Manager
FLSA Exemption Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
Pay: $22-$25/hour
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Inside Sales & Yard Associate is primarily responsible for the sale of landscape, hardscape & masonry products and supplies. Assists the Yard foreman in the supervising and coordinating of workers engaged in pulling orders and delivering product.
This role involves working directly with customers and contractors to ensure they are provided with everything they need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist customers/contractors in the sale and/or service of masonry and landscape products and supplies.
- Answer phone calls from customers/contractors to take orders and answer questions.
- Input orders into system to generate picking tickets for forklift operator.
- Offer customers and contractors estimates and quotes for masonry, hardscape, and landscaping products.
- Execute full sales transaction cycle, processing with cash, checks, credit cards
- Assist forklift operators in loading/unloading customers as needed.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Landscaping and Hardscaping products
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff
- Must have good communication skills
- Experience operating a forklift
- Ability to remain focused in a busy environment
- Inherent desire to learn and develop on an individual basis
- Ability to work effectively in a retail store & yard environment
- Strive for continuous improvement
- Successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam
- Must be able to walk and stand 8+ hours a day and the ability to lift up to 75lbs by self
- Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull and reach above head
- Exhibit punctuality, dependability, and reliability
- Possess an optimistic attitude and drive to work hard
