Machine Operator

Job ID: 528808

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

The Machine Operator will operate plant machinery and a sit-down forklift as directed while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities



* Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements


* Safely utilize forklift to move completed pallets to staging areas, or to load pallets onto vehicles


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


* Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device


* Set stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or templates


* Observe machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunction


* Review product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance assuring product meets quality requirements


* Perform routine machine maintenance


* Assist other operators to set up machines and any other necessary tasks to adhere to deadlines and completion of product


* Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area


* Fill in when additional help is 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/equivalent; or at least 1 month of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience


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


* Ability to be a self-starter and work independently


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


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


* While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time
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