What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/ Front End Loader position at CRH?
Job ID: 518873
Non-Exempt
Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.
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Job Summary
The Forklift Operator/ Front End Loader Operator is responsible for assisting designated Machine Operator or Production Team in a variety of functions. This is a union plant.
Job Responsibilities
- Move controls and levers that operate a forklift in order to load, unload, transport and stack materials ranging in weights from 50 lbs. to 50,000 lbs.
- Load trucks with specified product, sign off on pick ticket
- Perform routine maintenance on forklift, such as cleaning filters, lubricating, recharging batteries, checking safety devices and fueling gas tank
- Handle assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
- Keep work area clean
- Use safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulations
- Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately
- Clean up around machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris during down time
- Clean floors and pick up reusable scrap for salvage
- Transport trash and debris away from production areas
- Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly
- Operate machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times
- Operate a variety of hand tools
- Perform other duties and responsibilities from time to time as deemed necessary by the company
Job Requirements
- Applicant must be able to complete certification program
- Prefer verifiable experience of operating 20,000 lbs. plus forklift, preferably with concrete products
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving
- High school diploma or equivalent, or a comparable combination of education, training, and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must have the ability to read a tape measure
- Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures
- Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
- Able to pass internal training
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Compensation
- The hourly pay rate is $31.70
- 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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