What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Foreman position at CRH?
Job ID: 516914
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
Works with production manager in the coordination and scheduling of workflow within or between plant functional areas to expedite production while producing a superior product.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as working team leader of mobile equipment operators
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
- Coordinate and work with ops coordinator and workers for timely production of all jobs, maintenance of normal inventory and development of new products
- Prepare and distribute required daily reporting
- Operate a variety of material moving equipment including (but not limited to) forklifts
- Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
- Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
- Participate in the development of work plans
- Enforce safety regulation
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of equipment
- Analyze and resolve work problems
- 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 and min. of 1-year related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous forklift operator experience: experience operating front end loader, man-lift and sweeper is preferred
- Must have project management abilities and a solid understanding of workflow processes as well as being able to work with timeliness and accuracy to specified deadlines
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Conduct self with integrity and ethical practices
- Capacity to lead by example
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate with every level of the organization effectively
- Demonstrate ability to delegate and/or authority where applicable
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
- 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
- Ability to work in outdoor environment for majority of assigned shift
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 APG, 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.