Block Manufacturing

CRH Americas • Groveland, FL

237d

About The Position

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety. As a Block Manufacturing Operator you will perform a wide range of duties within the plant including, but not limited to: Operating a forklift, lifting as much as 40 pounds alone, being on feet all day, following all required safety procedures and general clean-up around the plant. Monitors the operation of concrete block manufacturing machine. Tasks include, removing and installing brick molds, cleaning all parts of the machinery. Shoveling, sweeping and raking up debris from base of machinery. Will also make adjustments to calibration of machine and make general repairs as needed to keep machine operating. Pushes blocks along rollers and arranges them to be placed onto pallets. May climb into machinery to repair parts. Climbs into and works in enclosed space when cleaning out mixer.

Requirements

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation and company policies
• Minimum 1 year previous experience is preferred but not required
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd Shift
• Ability to work over 40 hours including weekends

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Follow all required safety procedures
• Perform general clean-up around the plant
• Monitor the operation of concrete block manufacturing machine
• Remove and install brick molds
• Clean all parts of the machinery
• Shovel, sweep, and rake up debris from the base of machinery
• Make adjustments to calibration of machine
• Make general repairs to keep machine operating
• Push blocks along rollers and arrange them onto pallets
• Climb into machinery to repair parts
• Work in enclosed spaces when cleaning out mixer

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing