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Job ID: 492621 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 The 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 Responsibilities General

• Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
• Keeps work area clean
• Uses safety gear at all times and follows all safety regulations
• Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately

Clean-up

• Clean up of machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris buildup during downtime
• Cleans machines and conveyors
• Cleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvage
• Transport trash and debris away from production areas
• Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly

Utility / Production Equipment

• Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times
• Assists lead operator or supervisor in preparing for shift production
• Work closely with the lead operator or supervisor and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machine in which you assist
• May be required to work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, etc. as assigned
• May 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 tasks
• Operate a variety of hand tools

Yard / Warehouse

• Assists in the loading/unloading of trucks
• Assists in completing shipping/receiving documents
• Packages and labels products properly
• Handle stockpiles
• Verify loads leaving the premises
• Maintain, verify and count product inventory
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications To 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