Job ID: 490527Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.SummaryThe Manufacturing Associate is responsible for assisting designated machine operator or production team in a variety of functions including, but not limited to maintenance, clean up, yard work, warehouse, production, utilities, material handling, etc.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeneral
Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assignedKeeps work area cleanUses safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulationsReport any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediatelyClean-up
Clean up of machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris buildup during downtimeCleans machines and conveyorsCleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvageTransport trash and debris away from production areasResponsible for keeping pallets neat and orderlyUtility / Production Equipment
Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all timesAssists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift productionWork closely with the lead operator or supervisor and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machine in which you assistMay be required to work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, etc. as assignedMay be required to operate equipment such as hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklift, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, powered tractors or vehicles, among others. Internal certification/training is required for these tasksOperate a variety of hand toolsYard / Warehouse
Assists in the loading/unloading of trucksAssists in completing shipping/receiving documentsPackages and labels products properlyHandle stockpilesVerify loads leaving the premisesMaintain, verify and count product inventoryOther duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as neededQualificationsTo 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 / Education / Experience
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 understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and b