Forklift Operator - Oxford, MA

Oxford, MA, US, 01540

Job ID:  501960

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

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 another lifting device 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 stay organized

• 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

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

• 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

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• 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 APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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