Forklift Operator

Oldcastle APG Canada West is actively seeking a Forklift Operator to join our highly motivated team. If you are enthusiastic about individual and organizational growth and development and believe you can contribute to our growing success then this might be the position for you.

Helping our customer’s vision to become reality is what we do. We design, manufacture and inventory an extensive selection of hardscape concrete products including paving stones, walkway slabs, yardscapes, landscape/retaining walls, and garden walls – available in colours and textures rivaled only by nature.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forklift operation; pulling product from manufacturing lines and placing in yard
• May work 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 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)
• 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)
• Must have reliable transportation as public transportation is NOT available

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

Oldcastle APG Canada West and CRH have a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Oldcastle APG Canada West, a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• loading trailers: 2 years (preferred)
• Forklift: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person