Material Handler

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CRH’s Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Material Technician in Poteau, OK, to work full time onsite, ensuring machines receive the right blend of raw materials for OES molded products. The role includes weighing materials, operating shredder/granulator and Sortex, performing preventive maintenance, and monitoring blenders while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Requirements include a high school diploma, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and basic tool use; forklift or powered hand jack experience is preferred. Certifications for forklift/hand jack and lockout/tagout are provided by OES. To apply, tailor your resume to material handling and safety, complete the online profile, and be ready to discuss certifications and prior experience.

Job ID:  520395

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 Material Technician ensures machines receive the appropriate amount, blend, and type of raw materials and components for the production of OES molded products.

Job Responsibilities

• Weighs or measures raw materials to ensure an accurate material blend in accordance with product specifications
• Loads and operates shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, using plant scrap and purchased material
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Sortex and shredder equipment (filter cleaning, glass cleaning, etc.)
• Operates and monitors material blenders and quickly identifies and communicates problems to a supervisor
• Cleans blenders for material changeovers
• Transfers raw material and product components between work areas and ensures each machine receives the appropriate amount to complete production targets
• Examines finished product for adherence to quality standards and adjusts material blends as instructed by the process technician or production specifications
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units to ensure machine functionality
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and components needed for production, and communicates critical informatin to incoming personel 
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of empty boxes and banding and moving finished product as required
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses to ensure all machines receive the appropriate amount of material
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks
• Band and wrap finished product and srage product in the warehouse 

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with a forklift or powered hand jack, preferred
• Prior experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment is desirable

• Forklift or Hand jack Certification (provided by OES)

• Lockout/Tagout authorization (provided by OES) 

• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools, including hand saw

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 Enclosure Solutions (OES), a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

 CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.