Job Information
OLDCASTLE APG, INC. 2nd Shift Forklift Operator - Lyndhurst, NJ in Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Job ID: 497893
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
Operates forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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
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/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 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
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to stay organized
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
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 50 lbs.
Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder
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 large international organization.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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