Forklift Operator

Oldcastle Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, part of CRH, seeks a Forklift Operator to join its team in Denton, TX. The role involves operating forklifts and ensuring material handling safety in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and physical capability to lift heavy loads. The company values diversity and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture valuing growth and internal promotion

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements.
• Ability to read documents like safety rules and instruction manuals.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift while adhering to safety policies.
• Positions forks to transport materials to designated areas.
• Performs routine maintenance on the equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

Operates forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Inventories materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Performs routine maintenance to include recharge batteries; lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• 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 add, subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Denton
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas