Forklift Operator

CRH; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is hiring a Forklift Operator in Calverton, NY. The role involves loading/unloading, staging materials, and maintaining inventory in a manufacturing setting.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to on-time production and shipping. The position requires forklift experience, basic reading and math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required and tested in daily operations.
• Basic reading and math skills are required to follow instructions and calculations.
• Manual dexterity is essential for operating machinery and handling materials.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manually
• Maintains inventory by identifying and placing materials and/or supplies in stock
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Maintains in-process inventory at workstations by delivering and opening materials and supplies as needed
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing products
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped
• Identify bundle discrepancies, damages and repack efforts before staging to ensure quality in packing
• Records scrap
• Organize and maintain inventory in designated storage areas
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, transferred, and shipped
• Maintains material handling equipment by completing pre-inspections and recommending necessary repairs to maintenance
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of coworkers in the area while operating equipment
• Follows all safety guidelines, including the proper use of PPE and housekeeping
• Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the business

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic reading

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Job description

Job ID: 530399

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 Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading of materials in the manufacturing facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors or other handling equipment to move material to and from specified areas of the facility. Maintains production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, and staging finished product.

Job Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manually
• Maintains inventory by identifying and placing materials and/or supplies in stock
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Maintains in-process inventory at workstations by delivering and opening materials and supplies as needed
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing products
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped
• Identify bundle discrepancies, damages and repack efforts before staging to ensure quality in packing
• Records scrap
• Organize and maintain inventory in designated storage areas
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, transferred, and shipped
• Maintains material handling equipment by completing pre-inspections and recommending necessary repairs to maintenance
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of coworkers in the area while operating equipment
• Follows all safety guidelines, including the proper use of PPE and housekeeping
• Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the business

Job Requirements

• 1+ year of Forklift experience
• Basic reading and math skills. Must be able to follow directions
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 Lbs.
• May be expose to inclement weather excessive heat or excessive cold

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $20.00/hr
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

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 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.

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