Forklift Operator

Job ID: 527865

Non-Exempt

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.

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Job Description Summary

The Forklift Operator will operate a forklift in a rugged outdoor, unpaved environment to move material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities



* Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements


* Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction


* Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning


* Inspect and complete equipment report daily


* Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

Job Requirements



* At least 2 years' experience using a forklift


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


* Able to sit for extended periods in operation of equipment on varying surfaces (paved, dirt, multilevel)


* Able to climb up & down from cab heights with ease multiple times per hour


* Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision.


* Must be able to work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog


* The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 40lbs.

Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, - should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift

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 internatio...