Machine Operator - Gulfport, MS

Job ID : 498544

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.

Summary

This is a hands on , physically demanding position involving the operation of plant machinery, associated housekeeping, light maintenance and direct supervision of line personnel as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Set stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule or templates
• Observe machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunction
• Review product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance to assuring meeting quality requirements
• Perform light routine machine maintenance
• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion in assigned areas. This will involve physically performing housekeeping tasks through the shift
• Direct supervision of line personnel, functioning as the lead employee
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision will include safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping, OEE Process, 5S Program.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required.

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

Requirements / Education / Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent; or up to six months of related experience in trades specific to job requirements;

or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Able to be a self-starter and to work independently
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

Physical Requirements

• 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 100 lbs.
• 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
• 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.

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Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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