Manufacturing Associate

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We manufacture 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 the designated machine operator or production team in maintenance, clean-up, yard work, warehouse, 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 the supervisor 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 as trained, following safety guidelines
• Assists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift production
• Learns the mechanics and operation of assigned machines
• Works with conveyors, ramps, elevators, hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklifts, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, 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 duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
• Ability to read basic words and recognize similarities/differences between words and number series
• Ability to pass internal certification training
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of two-digit numbers and multiples of 10 and 100)
• 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 essential
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. from ground level

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $19–$22

Schedule

Shift: 2 PM – Midnight

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation per year
• Sick leave benefits in accordance with state laws
• 401k plan
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Nine paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Health and wellness programs