Forklift Operator

Job ID: 513035

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for assisting designated Machine Operators or the Production Team in a variety of functions. This is a union role.

Job Responsibilities

Unload incoming truck shipments

Load trucks with specified product, sign off on pick ticket

Move controls and levers that operate forklift in order to load, unload, transport and stack materials ranging in weights from 50 lbs. to 100,000 lbs.

Perform routine maintenance, clean up, and yard work keeping pallets neat and orderly

Perform basic maintenance on forklift, such as cleaning filters, lubricating, recharging batteries, checking safety devices and fueling gas tank

Use safety gear at all times, follow all safety regulations, and report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately

Clean floors and pick up reusable scrap for salvage, transport trash and debris away from production areas

Operate a variety of hand tools

Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

Must have at least 3 verifiable years of safe, 20,000lbs plus forklift operating experience, preferably with concrete products

Yard experience preferred but not required

High school diploma or equivalent, or a comparable combination of education, training and experience

Ability to read and comprehend simple verbal or written instructions

Lifting may be required with assistance provided if needed

Must have the ability to read a tape measure

Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures and attend safety meetings

Able to pass internal training

Compensation

The hourly pay rate is $22.60 - $24.76/hr.

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 Infrastructure, 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.