Line Operator - Hartville, OH

Job ID:  493308

Oldcastle 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.     

Summary

This advanced operator role is responsible for operating machinery as directed and specified to produce a superior product while being proactive in meeting production goals and deadlines.  The lead line operator will be successfully cross-trained and will ensure that safety is a top priority when accomplishing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General / Production Equipment

• Drive production goals for a particular line and strive to exceed expectations on a daily basis
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed at all times
• Maintain production line housekeeping and conduct continuous housekeeping tasks
• Must be cross-trained and able to operate all production equipment
• Perform daily preventive maintenance
• Repair and tune machine as needed
• Operate machines to detect product defects or machine malfunctions; observes equipment operation to ensure quality and conformity of filled and packaged products to standards; review the product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance assuring the product meets quality requirements; monitor production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams
• Other duties as assigned

Personal

• Being reliable, responsible and dependable
• Be able to work a flexible schedule
• Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Being open to change and variety in the workplace 
• Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Initiative and desire to learn additional tasks, production processes and machinery advancement

Requirements/Education/Experience

• High School or GED equivalent education
• Strong mechanical background
• Working previously in a manufacturing/production environment, preferably with at least one (1) year of related experience
• Knowledge of material handling
• Able to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment. 
• Be a self-starter who is reliable and can be trusted to show up to work every day, on time
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65 lbs. may arise from time to time – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift 
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

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 APG, 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.