Forklift Operator
Milford, VA, US, 22514 Mid-Atlantic
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge.
Job Summary
Operates forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Hydraulic certification preferred
- 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 experienceMust be able to pass an internal certification programAbility to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipmentAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to stay organizedAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationAbility to be a self-starter and work independentlyAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsHave the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsMaintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignmentsMust be able to work a flexible scheduleWhile performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of timeMust have the ability to lift and / or move up to 100 lbs.Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulderReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the jobWhat CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsAn inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionAbout 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.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.