Machine Operator

Oldcastle APG; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oldcastle APG is seeking an Equipment and Machine Operator to support the Ash Grove plant in Arkansas. You will operate a packer and assist with setup, bagging, and weight verification, while following standard policies under supervision.

Highlights include forklift operation, routine maintenance, and timely completion of production reports. Candidates should be able to lift up to 80 pounds and work onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must lift and carry concrete bags up to 70 pounds.
• Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, sitting and standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a packer machine to bag and prepare product.
• Ensure correct bag weight and palletize/prepare start up.
• Complete paperwork to generate production reports.
• Monitor machines for defects and quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Assist other operators and keep area clean and organized.
• Operate forklift or other mobile equipment as needed.

Skills

Lifting up to 80 pounds

Stamina & mobility

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID527231-Posted07/30/2026-Architectural Products Group-Ash Grove-Full Time-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-Arkansas

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\u00ae hardscape, Echelon\u00ae Masonry, RDI\u00ae railing, Catalyst\u2122 Fence Solutions, Sakrete\u00ae packaged concrete, Amerimix\u00ae mortar, Pebble Technology International\u00ae pool finishes, and Techniseal\u00ae sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Employeeworks under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager on routine duties following standard policies and procedures. Refers problems and questions to the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates a packer machine to bag and prepare product


• Weighs bag to assure proper weight


• Prepares palletizer or packer machine for start up


• Completes specified paperwork to generate production reports


• Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunction


• Reviews product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance, assuring product meets quality requirements


• Performs routine machine maintenance


• Use shovel and broom to clean up material spills


• Assists other Operators to set up machines and any other necessary tasks to adhere to deadlines and completion of product


• Ensures all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area


• Operates Forklift or other mobile equipment as needed


• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• Lifting and carrying concrete bags up to 70 pounds


• Requires often lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, sitting, standing


• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds


• High school graduate or equivalent

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 APG, 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.

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