Equipment Operator/Laborer

Position at The Shelly Company, a CRH company, a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete, and paving services throughout Ohio. The company is known for innovation, quality, and a strong commitment to safety and modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly technology.

About the role

Assist the Foreperson with daily production duties by operating heavy equipment and performing other miscellaneous plant-related functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment accurately, efficiently, and safely, depending on the job site.
• Clean up around the plant and surrounding area.
• Lubricate and perform general maintenance on equipment.
• Follow directions from supervisors and adhere to safety and company procedures.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strictly adhere to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Maintain timely and regular attendance as an expectation of performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform routine paperwork.
• Basic mathematical skills: add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, and perform operations using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 105 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to wet, humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.
• Occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and may require protective equipment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form a decentralized, diversified organization. This structure allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.