Forklift Operator

CRH; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CRH is seeking a qualified candidate for a role involving the operation of heavy equipment in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include operating an industrial forklift, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the production area is safe and organized.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and math skills, a high school diploma, and must have a minimum of one year of forklift operating experience. CRH offers competitive pay and benefits including health programs and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating a forklift - at least 1 year is preferred.
• Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling and preventive maintenance duties.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift.
• Maintain equipment as needed.
• Pull and stage orders for shipment.
• Keep area safe, clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 526202

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 ideal candidate in this role will perform a wide range of duties in an industrial indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment to move metal forms and concrete products.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift
• Maintain equipment as needed
• Pull and stage orders for shipment
• Fill independent demands for material requisitions
• Assist in production process including painting and winterizing structures
• Keep area safe, clean and organized
• Interface with customer service, technical service, and delivery personnel
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• Must have experience operating a forklift - at least 1 year is preferred
• High school diploma/equivalent
• Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling and preventive maintenance duties (lubrication, cleaning, battery change)
• Ability to record and understand numerical values
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Must have math, communication and comprehension skills to interface with transportation, dispatch, and direct trailer hitch operations
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Benefits

• 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 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.