Heavy Forklift Operator

CRH; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks a forklift operator for our industrial manufacturing site. The role involves moving metal forms and concrete products in both indoor and outdoor settings in Sioux Falls, SD, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The successful candidate will operate a payloader and 36,000-lb forklift, organize yard inventory, and ensure accurate loading/unloading, packing slips, and delivery documentation while maintaining forklift equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass internal forklift training program.
• Forklift experience moving up to 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 payloader and a 36,000-lb forklift.
• 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.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job ID: 527046 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 payloader and 36,000lb (18 ton) forklifts
• 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
• 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 experience moving weights of 20,000 lbs. preferred
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 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
• 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.

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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