Night Shift Forklift Operator

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to operate a forklift per direction, upholding safety policies and CRH safety standards. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, and efficient material handling.

The position requires reading specs, positioning forks, moving loads, stacking materials, and performing routine maintenance. A high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience are expected; Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or related experience.
• Able to pass internal certification programs.
• Able to read and interpret safety and operating manuals.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine adjustments and material needs.
• Position forks and lifting devices around pallets and materials.
• Hook to trailers and transport loads to designated areas.
• Unload and stack material using lifting devices.
• Inventory materials and supply workers as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance including charging, lubrication, fueling, cleaning.
• Weigh materials and log weights on tags or schedules.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Self-motivation

Maths ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Operates forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
• Hook tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transport load to designated area
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Perform routine maintenance to include recharging batteries, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• 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/equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to pass an internal certification program
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments
• Fluent in Spanish preferred
• 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 50 lbs.
• Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder
• Able to work a flexible schedule

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 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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