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Material Technician

CRH
8 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Valdosta, GA

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CRH Oldcastle Infrastructure in Valdosta GA is hiring a full-time Material Technician onsite to ensure the right blend and quantity of raw materials for OES molded products, operate material blenders, transfer materials between work areas, and help maintain quality and machine readiness. Applicants should have at least 2 years of plastic injection molding experience, hands-on use of hand and power tools, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs; forklift and Lockout/Tagout experience are preferred. Strong verbal and written communication, adherence to Visual Operating Procedures, and a safety minded approach are essential. Benefits include competitive pay, medical dental and disability coverage, retirement savings, wellness programs, and opportunities for growth within the CRH family. Tip: tailor your resume to show material handling, process adherence, and teamwork; reference Job ID 525704. EOE.

Job ID: 525704

Non-Exempt

 

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

 

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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
  • 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 communicates critical material and production information to incoming personnel
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements

 

  • Forklift experience, preferred
  • Experience with Lockout/Tagout, preferred
  • Prior experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment is desirable
  • At least 2 years of plastic injection molding experience
  • Experience with hand tools and power tools
  • Ability to communicate verbally or in writing
  • 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 Infrastructure, 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. 

 

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