Forklift Operator

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and disability plans

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, Inc. is hiring a forklift operator for indoor/outdoor yard duties in a busy manufacturing environment. You will handle loading, unloading, and stacking, while following all safety policies and EHS rules. A valid forklift background and English literacy are required.

Compensation is hourly, with benefits and opportunities for growth within the CRH family. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and pass internal certification training.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of forklift experience in outdoor yard settings.
• Read and write in English for documentation and safety.
• Adhere to PPE policies and EHS regulations.
• Able to perform routine forklift inspection and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders, and extended boom forklifts.
• Organize yard inventory and product placement per procedures.
• Safely load/unload products from flatbeds and trailers.
• Audit and record shipping documents, weights, labels and schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Math & coordination

Safety and PPE compliance

Routine inspection & maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification Training

Job description

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 requires operating a forklift indoor and outdoor, paved and unpaved environment. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders, and extended boom arm forklift equipment
• Organize product in the yard according to inventory procedures
• Safely load product onto and unload product from flatbeds and box trailers
• Validate packing slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation by auditing, recording and interpreting shipping documentation, weights & measures, labels and production schedules

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience operating 6,000 lb forklift in an outdoor yard environment
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strict adherence to Oldcastle's PPE policy and respect of laws and regulations concerning EHS
• Respect company polices, procedures as well as laws and regulations at all times
• Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling & preventive maintenance duties (lubrication, cleaning, battery change)
• Ability to read and write in English
• Math, communication, and comprehension skills to interface with transportation, dispatch, & direct trailer hitch operations
• Ability to successfully pass internal Forklift Certification Training and demonstrate safety procedures
• Able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $18-$21/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.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirnative 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.

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