Stone Cutter/Fabricator (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager, the Stone Cutter/Fabricator cuts, shapes, or sands stone and moves raw and processed products in and out of the production plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Promotes a culture of safety.
Moves raw stone material products and finished products via the fork truck to and from the saw area or as otherwise required.
Operate stone cutting and fabricating equipment.
Package and label processed products for yard storage and shipment according to procedure.
Performs related loading and unloading operations with fork truck in efficient safe manner.
Performs regular maintenance and cleaning of saws, equipment and fork truck, as required.
Communicates with plant personnel in a respectful manner.
Perform pre-shift fork truck safety inspection and reports findings to supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, experience, and skills:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education preferred.
Must be able to learn and retain safety regulations.
Must know learn the basics of hydraulics, electricity, and tools.
Able to follow Energy Lockout procedures.
Must be able to pass OSHA fork truck certification examination and yard evaluation.

Physical, mental, and environmental requirements:
Regular lifting of objects up to and exceeding 50 pounds may be required along with regular standing, walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping of objects. Although most work is performed inside the production area, some outside work activities are also required which are subject to seasonal Midwest weather conditions (summer heat and winter cold). Carefully follow noise, dust, and other environmental safety procedures as required. The environment also includes varying noise levels and vibrations associated with construction equipment, and exposure to building materials, dust, and dirt at the plant.