Forklift Operator - Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton, CA, US, 94566

Job ID:  496094

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for assisting designated Machine Operator or Production Team in a variety of functions. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Safely transport finished product
• Unload incoming truck shipments
• Perform routine maintenance, clean up, yard work, warehouse, production, utilities, material handling and any other assigned duties 

Responsibilities

• Move controls and levers that operate a forklift in order to load, unload, transport and stack materials ranging in weights from 50 lbs. to 50,000 lbs.
• Load trucks with specified product, sign off on pick ticket
• Perform routine maintenance on forklift, such as cleaning filters, lubricating, recharging batteries, checking safety devices and fueling gas tank
• Handle assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
• Keep work area clean
• Use safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulations
• Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately
• Clean up around machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris during down time
• Clean floors and pick up reusable scrap for salvage
• Transport trash and debris away from production areas
• Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly
• Operate machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times
• Operate a variety of hand tools
• Perform other duties and responsibilities from time to time as deemed necessary by the company

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
 

• Applicant must be able to complete certification program
• Prefer verifiable experience of operating 20,000 lbs. plus forklift, preferably with concrete products
• Yard supervision experience preferred but not required
• Good attendance and positive attitude a must
• High school diploma or equivalent, or a comparable combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Lifting may be required with assistance provided if needed
• Must have the ability to read a tape measure
• Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
• Able to pass internal training
• Must attend safety meetings

Physical Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $25.97/hr.

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.

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 Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.