Material Technician - 2nd Shift

CRH; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental & disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health & wellness programs

Inclusive culture & internal promotion

Job summary

CRH, Oldcastle Infrastructure, is seeking a Material Technician to ensure proper raw materials and components are fed to production lines for molded products. You will weigh materials, operate shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, and monitor material blends to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, transferring materials between work areas, and maintaining a clean, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift or powered hand jack experience preferred.
• Experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift or hand jack certification provided by OES.
• Lockout/Tagout authorization provided by OES.
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Weighs or measures raw materials to ensure an accurate material blend in accordance with product specifications.
• Loads and operates shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, using plant scrap and purchased material.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Sortex and shredder equipment (filter cleaning, glass cleaning, etc.).
• Operates and monitors material blenders and communicates problems to a supervisor.
• Cleans blenders for material changeovers.
• Transfers raw material and product components between work areas and ensures each machine receives the appropriate amount to complete production targets.
• Examines finished product for adherence to quality standards and adjusts material blends as instructed.
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units.
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and communicates critical material and production information.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of waste and moving finished product.
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses.
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sortex equipment

Shredder equipment

Material blenders

Job description

Job ID: 529254

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.

Job Summary

The Material Technician ensures machines receive the appropriate amount, blend, and type of raw materials and components for the production of OES molded products.

Job Responsibilities

• Weighs or measures raw materials to ensure an accurate material blend in accordance with product specifications
• Loads and operates shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, using plant scrap and purchased material
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Sortex and shredder equipment (filter cleaning, glass cleaning, etc.)
• Operates and monitors material blenders and quickly identifies and communicates problems to a supervisor
• Cleans blenders for material changeovers
• Transfers raw material and product components between work areas and ensures each machine receives the appropriate amount to complete production targets
• Examines finished product for adherence to quality standards and adjusts material blends as instructed by the process technician or production specifications
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units to ensure machine functionality
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and communicates critical material and production information to incoming personnel
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of empty boxes and banding and moving finished product as required
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses to ensure all machines receive the appropriate amount of material
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with a forklift or powered hand jack, preferred
• Prior experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• Forklift or Hand jack Certification (provided by OES)
• Lockout/Tagout authorization (provided by OES)
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools, including hand saw
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

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.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, 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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