Manufacturing Associate

CRH; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off: 120 hours/yr

Disability benefits

Nine paid holidays per year

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to assist the machine operator and production team in a variety of tasks, including cleanup, yard work, and material handling. You will follow safety procedures, use PPE, and help prepare for shifts.

The role emphasizes clean work areas, accurate handling of inventory, and operating equipment as trained while maintaining regular attendance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s.

Responsibilities

• Assist designated machine operator or production team in various functions.
• Keep work area clean and report unsafe conditions.
• Operate machinery or equipment as trained with safety.
• Assist in loading/unloading of trucks and in shipping/receiving documents.
• Maintain inventory and verify loads leaving the premises.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Safety procedures

Arithmetic basics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job ID: 528076

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.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for assisting designated machine operator or production team in a variety of functions including, but not limited to maintenance, clean up, yard work, warehouse, production, utilities, material handling, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
• Keeps work area clean
• Uses safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulations
• Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately
• Clean up of machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris buildup during downtime
• Cleans machines and conveyors
• Cleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvage
• Transport trash and debris away from production areas
• Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly
• Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times
• Assists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift production
• Work closely with the lead operator or supervisor and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machine in which you assist
• May be required to work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, etc. as assigned
• May be required to operate equipment such as hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklift, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, powered tractors or vehicles, among others. Internal certification/training is required for these tasks
• Operate a variety of hand tools
• Assists in the loading/unloading of trucks
• Assists in completing shipping/receiving documents
• Packages and labels products properly
• Handle stockpiles
• Verify loads leaving the premises
• Maintain, verify and count product inventory
• 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 GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
• Able to pass internal certification training
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s
• Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures
• Must keep key or lock with self at all times
• Must attend weekly safety meetings
• Good regular attendance is an essential requirement of the job
• 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. from ground level

Compensation

• Payrate for this position is $20 - $21/hour, with a $2/hour differential for graveyard shift
• Paid Time Off - 120 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)
• 401k plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Nine paid Holidays per year

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings programHealth 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.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affine

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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