Forklift Operator

Overview

Operate forklift, load/unload, inventory, maintain equipment, follow safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• forklift operation
• load transport
• material weighing
• inventory management
• routine maintenance
• housekeeping

Tasks

-Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements -Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area -Perform routine maintenance to include recharging batteries, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning -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 -Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules -While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time -Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device -Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed

Requirements

• high school
• 2 years
• certification
• spanish
• self-starter
• accuracy

What You Bring

-Able to work a flexible schedule -Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization -Ability to be a self-starter and work independently -Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder -Fluent in Spanish preferred -Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments -Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment -Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations -Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals -Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. -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 read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals -Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form -Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

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Benefits

-Highly competitive base pay -Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs -Health and wellness programs -Group retirement savings program

About Oldcastle Apg

-Its brands—Belgard, Echelon, Sakrete, MoistureShield and more—pave patios, build walls and finish pools. -Financial backing from CRH gives it scale: hundreds of plants, strategic acquisitions and steady investment. -Flagship projects range from bespoke residential patios to commercial plazas and large-scale masonry builds. -Specialisms span hardscapes, fencing/decking, packaged concrete mixes, masonry and pool finishes. -Its expansion appetite shows: recent buys include Lowe, Master Block and Calstone to deepen market reach. -Uniquely, its composite decking line can be submerged underwater—rare in the industry.

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