Material Handler/Forklift Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates daily tracking forms and ensures they are completed on a timely basis and balanced accurately
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety policies are followed at all times throughout the warehouse and the rest of the facility.
• Operate overhead crane safely and responsibly to load Caesarstone slabs onto customer’s vehicles.
• Drive forklift in a safe and responsible manner to load and unload Caesarstone slabs onto customer’s vehicles and shipping containers.
• Ensure the delivery docket matches what has been loaded onto the customer’s truck.
• Unload containers that arrive daily. Scanning receipts according to the procedure.
• Load and unload semi-trailers for transfer of stock to or from other branches. Accurately recording stock on IPR (Inbound Product Report)
• Ensure paperwork is completed efficiently and correctly.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts.
• Daily equipment inspections.
• Cleaning/maintenance of the warehouse and yard.    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional presentation, work ethic, and behavior
• Minimum of 3 years work experience
• Current license/certification on Forklift operation
• Optional current license/certification of Overhead Crane operations
• Excellent communication, work management, collaboration, and results orientation skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, management, and customers
• Positive and “can do” attitude, and a confident, polite manner
• Basic Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Products
• Working experience with ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle advantage)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Able to work with tight deadlines in a multi-task, high-priority environment

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Overtime and weekend work might be required and able to work both indoors and outdoors
• Employees may be required to work in potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
• Employees may be exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals, and high levels of noise.
• Employees may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings; and may have long combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting.
• Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment Ability to lift 100 lbs