Job Details

Forklift Operator

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for assisting designated machine operator or production team in a variety of functions including, but not limited to maintenance, clean up, yard work, warehouse, production, utilities, material handling, etc.

Job Responsibilities

Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned

Keeps work area clean

Uses safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulations

Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately

Clean up of machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris buildup during downtime

Cleans machines and conveyors

Cleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvage

Transport trash and debris away from production areas

Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly

Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times

Assists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift production

Work closely with the lead operator or supervisor and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machine in which you assist

May be required to work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, etc. as assigned

May be required to operate equipment such as hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklift, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, powered tractors or vehicles, among others. Internal certification/training is required for these tasks

Operate a variety of hand tools

Assists in the loading/unloading of trucks

Assists in completing shipping/receiving documents

Packages and labels products properly

Handle stockpiles

Verify loads leaving the premises

Maintain, verify and count product inventory

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to follow company production and safety procedures

Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers

Able to pass internal certification training

Ability to print and speak simple sentences

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide 10's and 100's

Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures

Must keep key or lock with self at all times

Must attend weekly safety meetings

Good regular attendance is an essential requirement of the job

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time

Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. from ground level

Compensation

Payrate for this position is $20 - $21/hour, with a $2/hour differential for graveyard shift

Paid Time Off - 120 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)

401k plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits

Nine paid Holidays per year