Forklift Operator

Oldcastle-Infrastructure; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Group retirement savings

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is hiring for an Equipment and Machine Operator in the United States. You will set up mixers, weigh ingredients, operate forklifts, and maintain accurate batch records to feed production lines.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely material handling in a manufacturing environment. We offer competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to carry out written or diagrammed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Use safe working practices and wear protective equipment.
• Set up mixer system to produce compound for production.
• Weigh ingredients accurately and maintain proper batch according to formulation.
• Operate forklift to supply materials and move weighed materials.
• Inspect mixer daily and write work orders for repairs.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with policy.

Skills

High school

Safety rules reading

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID527714-Posted -Infrastructure Products Group-Oldcastle Infrastructure-Full Time-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-North Carolina

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.

To set up and operate all equipment and select materials required in the compounding operation to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.

Job Responsibilities

Use safe working practice for operations and wear proper protective equipment

Set up the mixer system to produce compound needed for production

Check weigh scales periodically for zero reading. Know how to adjust scales to zero. Also, must know how to zero scales with empty bucket or box on scales

Recognize all ingredients visually. Must be able to recognize per bag what each ingredient is

Weigh each ingredient to the required formulation. Must be able to understand formulation they are using. Must put in ingredients in proper order to maintain proper batch according to accumulating weights

Handle material for weighing and supply blender with bucket weighed materials. Be able to operate forklift in tight areas to supply materials to weigh station

Select and place for use materials for compound to be mixed

Connect mixer to proper conveying system to generate proper input and pump to correct silo

Accurately weigh each material and add to compounder in the proper order

Alert foreman when weighing error is discovered

Stock raw materials for mixing operation per operating policy

Make routine inspections of mixer system daily.Write work orders for repair of items found not to be operating correctly

Maintain blend levels in silos as instructed

Must be able to climb silo and take measurements.Must be able to climb and work on top of railcars

Keep all hose caps installed on all railcars and hoses to keep dirt and rocks from contaminating resin

Receive raw materials as directed by operating policy

Complete all required paperwork as required

Assist maintenance personnel in repairing blending equipment upon request

Keep work area neat and clean at all times

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability tolift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $21/hr
• Bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

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 Affimative 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.

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