Forklift Operator - Quakertown, PA - Military Veterans
at CRH
Job ID: 502703
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
This position requires operating a forklift in a rugged 50+ acre outdoor, paved and unpaved environment. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders, and extended boom arm forklift equipment
- Organize product in the yard according to inventory procedures
- Safely load product onto and unload product from flatbeds and box trailers
- Validate packing slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation by auditing, recording and interpreting shipping documentation, weights & measures, labels and production schedules
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years' experience operating 5,000 lb. forklift in an outdoor yard environment
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling & preventive maintenance duties (lubrication, cleaning, battery change)
- Ability to read and write in English
- Math, communication, and comprehension skills to interface with transportation, dispatch, & direct trailer hitch operations
- Ability to successfully pass internal Forklift Certification Training and demonstrate safety procedures
- Able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
- The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
- The employee may frequently stand on their feet
- The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65 lbs. may arise from time to time – should this be the case; employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
- The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching
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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Quakertown, PA
CRH is the leading building materials business in North America and the world. Our global footprint spans 29 countries, employing 73,000 people at over 3,155 operating locations, serving customers across the entire building materials spectrum.
What do we do?
CRH manufactures and supplies a range of building materials, products and innovative solutions for the construction industry. From primary materials that we extract, process and supply, to products that are highly engineered and high-value-added, CRH is uniquely positioned to address evolving trends in global construction markets. Our products can be found throughout the built environment from major public infrastructure to commercial buildings and residential structures.
CRH Values
- People are our priority. We build enduring relationships and we care for each other 's safety and well-being.
- Character is our strength. We do what we say we live by our word and we collaborate to deliver as one team.
- Performance and our commitment. We achieve impact globally through local delivery entrepreneurial Dr. and environmental stewardship.
- Innovation is our way forward. We strive to shape the next generation of sustainable building materials and solutions.
To deliver solutions across multiple product lines CRH is structured into two Divisions:
CRH Europe and CRH Americas
CRH Americas encompasses our America's materials businesses, Architectural Products, and infrastructure products in North America.
Americas Materials : Aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready mix concrete, paving & construction services.
Architectural Products : Residential and commercial outdoor space solutions
Infrastructure Products : Infrastructure solutions for water, energy, telecom, and transportation.
Our products are everywhere you live go and work.
We build sustainable communities to connect you to the people places and things that matter.
- Infastructure : From bridges and highways to communications and utilities, we provide the infrastructure that keeps you connected and protected.
- Commercial : From sky scrapers to stadiums, we provide interior and exterior solutions to create the beautiful, functional buildings where you work, shop and play.
- Residential : From pavers for your driveway to mulch for your backyard, we provide the function you need with the aesthetics you want.
Americas Materials
We are North America’s leading supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services.
#1 Asphalt producer & Paver
#1 Aggregates Producer
#2 Ready Mixed Concrete Producer
#3 Cement for Production
www.crhamericas.com
A leader in our industry committed to safety and customer service.
CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 28,300 employees at 1,605 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.
As one of the world’s leading building products and materials companies, CRH combines the flexibility, speed and in-depth market knowledge of local businesses with the buying power, shared expertise and operational excellence of a national network.
Architectural Products
We are North America’s leading manufacturer of concrete building and hardscape products.
#1 Masonry Manufacturer
#1 Hardscapes Manufacturer
#2 Dry-mix concrete and Lawn & Garden
www.oldcastleapg.com
Our Architectural Products cover a wide spectrum of applications – from the structural masonry, used in erecting cityscapes and urban centers, to the finishing touches of a backyard oasis.
For more than 30 years, our brands, including Belgard, Sakrete, Echelon, Jolly Gardener and Amerimix, have set the standard for design, technical acumen and thought leadership in their related categories – helping consumers, design and landscape professionals craft their vision from concept to installation.
Pavers, patio slabs, stone veneer, retaining walls, architectural block, composite decking, dry mix concrete, fertilizers and mulches are but a few categories where Oldcastle APG leads the marketplace. Our customers are serviced through a network of over 180 facilities.
Infrastructure Products
Building infrastructure for today and the future.
www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com
Oldcastle Infrastructure is a leading provider of engineered building product solutions and services for North American Infrastructure projects.
We are the number one provider of concrete utility products for the telecommunication, stormwater infrastructure and energy markets in North America, and we are the leading manufacturer of structural precast elements, primarily for transportation applications and modular building systems.
We offer more than 16,000 pipe, precast, storm water, enclosure, and building accessory products. Everything we make is designed to connect communities and improve how the world works.