Forklift Operator

CRH; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH is seeking a general yard worker to support order assembly, pallet wrapping, and loading pallets onto customer vehicles using a forklift. You will verify orders, move pallets to staging areas, and maintain clean workspaces while interacting professionally with customers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification, and the ability to read safety manuals. Spanish-English bilingual skills are a plus, and you must pass our internal forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for customer interactions.
• Must pass an internal certification program for forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders from supervisor and gather products by hand or with forklift.
• Safely move pallets to staging areas or onto vehicles using forklift.
• Interact with customers in a friendly, professional manner to verify orders.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance, charging batteries, lubrication, fueling, cleaning.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and perform other duties as needed.
• Adhere to safety policies and work schedule flexibility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Reading manuals

Math basics

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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 SpanishPrevious 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
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an 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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