Loader Operator - Wharton, NJ

Job ID:  487009

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the https://U.S., Canada, and Europe.

$1000 hiring bonus ($500 paid out after 30 days and $500 paid out after 90 days)

Job Summary

This position will operate a front-end loader in a rugged outdoor, unpaved environment.  Operators will use loaders to move bulk material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment report daily
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operate equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed​​​

Requirements / Education / Experience

• At least 2 years experience using heavy equipment/front end loader (Volvo L90 preferred)

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Able to sit for extended periods in operation of equipment on varying surfaces (paved, dirt, multilevel)

• Able to climb up & down from cab heights with ease multiple times per hour

• Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision

• Must be able to work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee may frequently stand on their feet
• 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 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.

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