Forklift Operator with Slab Experience

JOB SUMMARY

The forklift position is a detail oriented and organized position that requires planning, follow-through, and excellent communication skills. Will have to keep the yard organized and maintained. This is a critical role in operations throughout the shop. This position is responsible for the safety of those around you and maintaining material needs throughout the shop.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Forklift experience moving full size granite slabs
• May have to work overtime or some weekends to keep up with material demands
• Always keep the yard organized and clean to be prepared for new material coming in and utilizing existing material.
• All material has a specific place in the yard and showroom. It is your job to make sure this happens, and products are in the correct areas.
• Make sure each saw always has material requested during the day.
• Take remnants out of the shop and put them in the proper location.
• Keep a daily log of any material that is no longer usable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely operate forklift
• Ability to read packing slips and bills of lading
• Ability to interpret work orders
• Ability to work with subcontractors, vendors, and other employees.
• Must excel at working in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to step up and down on forklift constantly.
• Required to walk through 100,000 sq. ft warehouse constantly.
• Required to use foot controls constantly.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Loud to very loud warehouse
• Main warehouse space is not temperature controlled.
• Very hot or cold working conditions occasionally.

OUR BENEFITS

• • Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching

Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need accommodation, please email Accommodations@adgus.net. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed.