Forklift Laborer

Overview

Operate forklifts to move, load, unload, and inventory materials safely.

Key Responsibilities

• lift operations
• truck hookup
• weight logging
• spec review
• maintenance
• inventory

Tasks

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

Requirements

• hydraulic cert
• equipment operation
• high school
• report writing
• problem solving
• self-starter

What You Bring

-Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization -Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form -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 -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 -Ability to write routine reports and correspondence -Hydraulic certification preferred -Ability to stay organized -Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals -Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations -Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. -Must be able to pass an internal certification program -Ability to be a self-starter and work independently -Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder -Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments -Must be able to work a flexible schedule

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Benefits

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

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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