Yard Forklift Operator Job at Oldcastle APG

Oldcastle APG Balzac, AB

Job ID: 476954


Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Forklift operation; including the loading and off-loading trucks in a seasonally busy environment (spring/summer/fall)
  • Working with customers (truck drivers) to ensure all product ordered is safely loaded onto truck, may be required to answer general questions about product
  • Ensure that all personal entering the yard is complaint with safety rules and standards (e.g. all truck drivers must be wearing P.P.E and use corner boards, etc.)
  • Act as the last line of defense in the quality control process by ensuring product being loaded meets quality standards
  • May inspect transfers of product (coming into the yard) for damage caused during the transportation process and report to supervisor
  • During the seasonal slow-down will be required to support other departments including production, sales/marketing, and general plant/office maintenance on a variety of projects (e.g. building display boards, covering the production line for breaks, building shelves, etc.)
  • Responsible for preparing picks (special orders for customers)
  • Preparing and building fire-pit bundle kits for customers
  • Receive and distribute deliveries within the site
  • On a daily basis work, collaboratively with Customer Service department on orders
  • Maintain housekeeping in yard and various buildings on property
  • Participate in company inventory process and control (e.g. cycle counts, seasonal count, raw material count, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned


Abilities:

  • Must be comfortable with walking, climbing, standing and lifting (physically strenuous); must be able to lift up 50 pounds without assistance
  • Must be comfortable working in a variety of climates (mostly outdoors in hot and cold temperatures); dusty & noisy
  • Willingness to complete a variety of work assignments
  • Must be a champion of safety practices and adhere to all safety protocols and workplace policies
  • Must be friendly, outgoing, energetic, well-spoken and comfortable working with a variety of people (internally and externally)
  • Must be able to memorize lot lay-out and product information very quickly


Requirements:

  • Must have prior 1 to 2 years of experience operating all-terrain forklifts
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience loading trucks (e.g. b-trains) is considered an asset
  • Available to work extended shifts when required (overtime)


What CRH Offers You


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


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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