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General Shale Brick, Inc

General Laborer

Minerva, OH

$16.90 - $18.45/hr

General Laborer Pekin, OH Summitville Tile, a leading manufacturer of ceramic and quarry tile products and now part of the General Shale and global Wienerberger family, is seeking General Laborers ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

General Laborer

Minerva, OH

$16.90 - $18.45/hr

General Laborer Pekin, OH Summitville Tile, a leading manufacturer of ceramic and quarry tile products and now part of the General Shale and global Wienerberger family, is seeking General Laborers ...

General Shale

$65 - $85/hr

Watsontown Brick, a division of General Shale Brick, Inc., is seeking a Production Supervisor to ... Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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General Shale

Industrial Cleaning Technician

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$16.50/hr

Industrial Cleaning Technician Roanoke, VA General Shale Brick, Inc., the leading manufacturer of ... Ability to perform physical labor, including shoveling and general cleanup tasks. * Ability to work ...

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Do workers at General Shale get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Does General Shale pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
64% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

At General Shale, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
67% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from General Shale affordable enough for their workers?

Only some people say the health insurance costs are okay.
57% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at General Shale?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at General Shale worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do General Shale workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for General Shale workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at General Shale?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do General Shale managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
50% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at General Shale spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at General Shale?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at General Shale good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
83% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at General Shale feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at General Shale get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
67% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at General Shale?

Most people feel stressed here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at General Shale enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at General Shale recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at General Shale?

Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at General Shale?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 55% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think General Shale’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how General Shale is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
82% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

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General Laborer - Thin Brick

General Shale Brick, Inc

Watsontown, PA • On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

General Shale rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

General Laborer – Thin Brick
Watsontown, PA

Watsontown Brick, a trusted brand within the General Shale family, is seeking a General Laborer – Thin Brick to support daily manufacturing operations at our Watsontown, Pennsylvania production facility. This hands-on role is ideal for a motivated individual who can perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview:

The General Laborer – Thin Brick assists with production, maintains clean and organized work areas, and supports operators to ensure smooth plant operations. This role contributes to meeting production goals while upholding quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean and maintain production areas to support safe operations

  • Assist with thin brick production, including lifting, sorting, shoveling, and stacking materials

  • Perform manual material handling; frequent bending, lifting, and standing required

  • Operate basic hand tools and read tape measures for production tasks

  • Operate production machinery, including in damp environments

  • Fill in for other operators as needed to support plant operations

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Manufacturing experience preferred; on-the-job training provided

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including some Saturdays, as needed

  • Commitment to a zero-harm workplace

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay with Monthly Production Bonus

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Paid time off and referral program

  • Retention bonus and boot/eyeglass reimbursement

  • Stable employment with a leading manufacturer in the masonry industry

Learn more about General Shale and its portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions at generalshale.com.

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About General Shale

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General Shale’s mission is to continue as the preferred solutions provider of building materials in North America because of the enduring quality, energy efficiency and natural beauty that our products provide. Driven by innovation that is modern and future-oriented, General Shale employees set the standard because of our shared commitment to safety, the environment and an intense focus on creating the ultimate customer experience.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Johnson City, TN, US

Year founded

1928

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