Heavy Forklift Operator - Sioux Falls, SD

CareerArc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Heavy Forklift Operator to join their team in Sioux Falls. This role involves operating heavy equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of concrete products. The ideal candidate will thrive in a safety-first culture, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace that values growth and development. With a strong commitment to employee welfare, the company offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Disability Benefits

Retirement Savings Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Growth and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; forklift training must be passed.
• At least one year of forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy forklifts and payloader safely and efficiently.
• Organize products according to inventory procedures.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Inventory Management

Routine Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Forklifts

Payloader

Job description

Title: Heavy Forklift Operator - Sioux Falls, SD

Description: Job ID: 505994 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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

1. Operate payloader and 36,000lb (18 ton) forklifts
2. Organize product on the yard according to inventory procedures
3. Safely load and unload product from flat beds and box trailers
4. Validate packing slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation
5. Perform routine maintenance on forklift
6. Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

1. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
2. Must be able to pass internal forklift training program
3. At least one year of forklift experience moving weights of 20,000 lbs. preferred
4. Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
5. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically throughout the day

What CRH Offers You

1. Highly competitive base pay
2. Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
3. Group retirement savings program
4. Health and wellness programs
5. A diverse and 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.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability