Forklift Operator

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Castroville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability

Group retirement savings

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials in an outdoor, unpaved manufacturing setting while adhering to safety policies. The role supports our precast concrete and infrastructure product lines across North America.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of forklift experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forklift operation and safety procedures.
• Ability to work in outdoor, rugged environments.
• Ability to meet safety policies and procedures.

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.
• Move levers, shift gears, and maneuver steering to operate equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 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 international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is anaffirmative 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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