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

This position operates a forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements

• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes products, or materials, hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area

• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device

• Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed

• Perform routine maintenance to include recharge batteries; lubricating, fueling, and cleaning

• Weigh materials or products and recordings weight on tags, labels, or production schedules

• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion in assigned area

• Move levers, shift gears, depress pedals, and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

• Work with customers as needed

• 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 equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working with customers

• Must be able to pass an internal certification program

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently

• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• 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.

• Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

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.