What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at CRH?
Job ID: 529944
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
This position requires operating a forklift on both paved and unpaved surfaces. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.
Job Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Pulling product from manufacturing line and transport materials to designated area
- Operating both fork truck and clamper truck (will train on clamper)
- Yard organization and inventory management
- Quality control including count verification, packaging, and product characteristics (height, color, shape, etc., training will be provided)
- Utilizing a tablet for all inventory & loading purposes
- Plant clean-up
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in operating a forklift to load and unload materials in a manufacturing/retail distribution environment
- Excellent customer service skills are required
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
- Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
- Ability to pass internal certification training
- Willing to work flexible schedules/overtime as required
- Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. from ground level
- Able to work in a dusty environment
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.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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