Production Assistant - Platteville, CO

Job ID:  503363

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.

Job Summary

The Production Assistant will schedule production. In addition, will verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment. 

Job Responsibilities

• Implement the daily/weekly production schedule through communication and follow-up with process leads
• Assist in planning and communicating project related information
• Interface with all facets of the operation: manufacturing, sales, safety, customers and other related personnel in and out of the company
• Promote awareness for safety programs/initiatives
• Monitor costs; explain variances and month-to-month variation / changes
• Investigate and recommend improvements including tracking improvements
• Respond to sales and manufacturing teams needs
• Compare information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
• Operate forklifts to stack and retrieve supplies and materials
• Document and maintain inventory and ensuring production area organization and cleanliness
• Receive, unpack and examine incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Check and store merchandise or materials
• Fill requisition and orders
• Pack, crate, and ship products out to distribution centers, departments, or assembly lines
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• Perform loading and unloading of outgoing and incoming shipments
• Retrieve finished goods from inventory and stages shipments
• Operate tier lift truck to load and unload trucks
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Job Requirements
 

• Ability to read/write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100’s
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written or oral instructions
• Strong interpersonal and organizations skills
• High School, Trade School, or at least two years related educational experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Related experience, at least 1 year is preferred​​​​
• Must possess mobility to work in a dual setting of a standard office and manufacturing environment
• Standard office includes the operation of equipment such as a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• This job involves the following physical demands: Walking, standing, bending, stretching, using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and lift items
• A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can range from cool to hot and noise level can be moderate to high
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Occasional use of hand tools and power tools

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $25-28/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 a 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.

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