Slab Yard - Forklift operator / Material Handler

San Diego CA

Description

Our Stone/Granite Shop fabricates custom stone and granite for residential and commercial projects. The primary purpose of this position is to move and organize slabs with FORKLIFT (using boom) to stage material getting it ready for production to be cut by machines, receive and inspect all slab material being delivered, assist with unloading the cut pieces off the tables, labeling each piece with job information and moving leftover remnant slabs in the slab yard using inventory organization. PRIMARY DUTIES include but not limited to: • Constantly reviewing the fabrication schedule to know what slabs/material needs to get ready to cut on the machines and use the boom forklift to transport material and stage them accordingly on the A-Frame assigned for each machine (the Baca RoboSaw and Bridge Saw) • Unload delivery trucks: o Using industry knowledge and experience with stone slabs, inspect material before each slab is taken off the truck for obvious defects (cracks, broken pieces, color problems, or other types of defects); o Review and match the material with OUR paperwork and the delivery paperwork to ensure that all three elements match and resolve immediately and discrepancies before signing; o Using industry knowledge and experience carefully operate the boom forklift to unload the material off the delivery truck and transport material in an organized fashion in the slab yard o Document material location and provide the information for inventory • Being readily available to unload the RoboSaw tables with the cut materials (with minimal waiting time): o Accurately label each and every piece of material with the required information (job name, job number, number of pieces, etc.) o Move JOB material off table and onto cart to transport to next fabrication station o Move remaining REMNANT material off table accurately labeling all pieces (job name, job number, date, color of material, etc.) as well as maintaining accurate inventory of measurements and inventory location in slab yard • Other prep duties may include hosing off the slabs • Complete checklist and other paperwork necessary of assignments given accurately, completely and turned in promptly • Other stone shop assignments as assigned REQUIREMENTS (not limited to): • MUST have at least two years in stone industry necessary for educated inspection of material and at least one year with material handling including operating a BOOM FORKLIFT • Understand the hazards working with heavy material, adhering to all safety standards and taking extreme caution • Able to perform and complete tasks promptly, accurately and with little supervision • Must be completely proactive with staying ahead of production • Work effectively individually and as well as work effectively as a team • Must demonstrate being reliable and dependable • Must be accountable for job duties, responsibilities to ensure minimal errors • Must demonstrate extreme caution and with the utmost care when handling material to prevent injuries to self and others as well as prevent material damage • Focus and pay close attention to performing duties safely at all times • Must be able to communicate effectively (speaking, reading, writing, comprehending) in the English language OR Spanish language • Must maintain forklift certification California Crafted Marble, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking to fill this position immediately. TO APPLY: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm: 9366 ABRAHAM WAY SANTEE, CA 92071