Forklift Operator

CRH; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated general yard worker to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling customer orders, safely operating a forklift, and maintaining a clean workspace. The position offers an opportunity to work directly with customers in a friendly manner while ensuring accuracy in fulfilling orders. This company values a diverse and inclusive culture, providing comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth. If you are a self-starter with a passion for outdoor living solutions, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Highly Competitive Base Pay

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Disability Benefits

Group Retirement Savings Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Development

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, with 2+ years of related experience.
• Must pass internal forklift certification program.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and load customer orders using a forklift.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Customer Service

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Basic Math Skills

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Job ID: 507122

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

This is a general yard worker role, in which individuals will be assembling orders, wrapping completed pallets, and loading them onto customer vehicles with a forklift. Individuals will be certified to utilize a forklift by Coastal.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive customer order slips from supervisor, gather correct products by hand or with forklift, assemble orders for customer, leave in designated spot for pick up.
• Safely utilize forklift to move completed pallets to staging areas, or to load pallets onto vehicles.
• Work directly with customers in a friendly, professional, positive manner to check orders.
• Perform basic, routine maintenance to include recharging batteries; lubricating, fueling and cleaning forklift.
• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion in assigned area.
• 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 or equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass an internal certification program.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous experience operating a forklift or other heavy equipment like a front-end loader or bulldozer.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• A diverse and 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 APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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