Manufacturing Associate

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is a leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. The company manufactures precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products under brands including Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

About the role

The Manufacturing Associate assists designated machine operators or production teams with maintenance, clean-up, yard work, warehouse tasks, production, utilities, material handling, and related functions.

Responsibilities

• Handles repetitive or sequential tasks as assigned
• Maintains a clean work area and uses safety gear at all times
• Reports unsafe conditions or defective equipment to supervisors immediately
• Cleans machinery, conveyors, floors, and removes reusable scrap for salvage
• Transports trash and debris away from production areas
• Keeps pallets neat and orderly
• Operates machinery or equipment following safety guidelines
• Assists lead operators or supervisors in shift production preparation
• Learns the mechanics and operation of assigned machinery
• Works with conveyors, ramps, elevators, hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklifts, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, and powered tractors or vehicles (internal certification/training required)
• Operates a variety of hand tools
• Assists in loading/unloading trucks and completing shipping/receiving documents
• Packages and labels products properly
• Handles stockpiles and verifies loads leaving the premises
• Maintains, verifies, and counts product inventory
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and follow detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of two-digit numbers and multiples of 10 and 100)
• Ability to pass internal certification training
• Must demonstrate lock out tag out procedures and keep key or lock with self at all times
• Must attend weekly safety meetings
• Good regular attendance is required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to 100 lbs. from ground level

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings plan (401k)
• Health and wellness programs
• 120 hours of paid time off per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)
• Nine paid holidays per year
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Inclusive culture with opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion

Pay

$20 - $21/hour, with a $2/hour differential for graveyard shift.