Forklift Operator

Oldcastle-Infrastructure; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Michigan is seeking a forklift operator to support industrial manufacturing operations in a demanding indoor/outdoor setting.

The role requires a minimum high school diploma, ability to pass forklift training, and at least one year of forklift experience moving heavy loads up to 20,000 lbs. Good reading/writing skills and teamwork are essential, with lifting up to 40 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass internal forklift training program.
• At least one year of forklift experience moving 20,000 lbs preferred.
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs periodically.

Responsibilities

• Operate stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders, and extended boom arm forklift equipment
• Organize product on the yard according to inventory procedures
• Safely load and unload product from flat beds and box trailers
• Validate packing slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation
• Operating forklifts moving weights of 20,000 lbs.
• Perform routine maintenance on forklift
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Requisition ID527953-Posted -Infrastructure Products Group-Oldcastle Infrastructure-Full Time-Logistics & Non-Driver Transportation-United States-Michigan

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.

The ideal candidate in this role will perform a wide range of duties in an industrial indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. This individual will beresponsible for the safe operation of large industrial forklifts and other heavy equipment in the plant as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Operate stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders, and extended boom arm forklift equipment

Organize product on the yard according to inventory procedures

Safely load and unload product from flat beds and box trailers

Validatepacking slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation

Operating forklifts moving weights of 20,000 lbs.

Perform routine maintenance on forklift

Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Must be able to pass internal forklift training program

At least one year of forklift experiencemoving weights of 20,000lbs. preferred

Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members

Ability to lift up to 40lbs. periodically throughout the day

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.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affi during the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.