Manufacturing Operator

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.

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment
• Minimum 1 years previous experience (Preferred not required)
• Forklift experience (preferred)
• Mechanic experience (preferred)
• 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

• 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

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!

Preferred Materials, Inc., 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.

Nearest Major Market: Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradenton