Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

As the pioneer and innovator of Quartz Surfacing solutions, Caesarstone sparked a revolution in the global market for countertops. As we continue to transform the surface industry through quality, passion and hard work, we are committed to building empowered teams and delivering a second-to-none customer experience.
Caesarstone proudly maintains a leading presence in more than 50 countries, with our global head office in Israel, along with four state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in the USA, Israel, and India. With our North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC, our teams reach across multiple regions across the USA and Canada.
At Caesarstone, we believe our employees are the backbone of our company. We are committed to hiring team members who are creative, innovative, dedicated and disciplined. We are a thriving company with a variety of career opportunities seeking forward-thinking professionals to join our team. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, and a compassionate and collaborative company culture. Come join our team!
The Material Handler is responsible for a variety of duties, including: loading, unloading and moving products and materials to the designated locations in the warehouse, and assisting in picking and placing materials orders. The Materials Handler is also accountable for checking received orders and confirming that all inventory transactions are completed and documented. The Materials Handler will be expected to be experienced with a forklift and a pallet truck. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily equipment inspections.
• Operate overhead crane in a safe and responsible manner to load Caesarstone slabs onto customer’s vehicles.
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety policies are followed at all times throughout the warehouse and the rest of the facility.
• Participate in monthly inventory counts.
• Drive forklift in a safe and responsible manner to load and unload Caesarstone slabs onto customer’s vehicles and shipping containers.
• Unload containers which arrive daily. Scanning receipts according to procedure.
• Cleaning/maintenance of the warehouse and yard.
• 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.
• Ensure delivery docket matches what has been loaded onto customer’s truck
• Creates daily tracking forms and ensures they are completed on a timely basis and balanced accurately

Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:

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

WORK CONDITIONS:

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

We are proud to provide this unique career opportunity in a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a part of a major organization poised for growth, which has a track record of success and strong brand presence.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.