stone polisher, hand

Victory Stone; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Stone is seeking a forklift-certified operator to join our team in Charlottetown. The role requires working at the physical location with no remote option and involves operating stone-cutting machinery, grinding, polishing, and routine maintenance.

Applicants should have aForklift Operator Certification, English language proficiency, and be capable of handling heavy loads in a fast-paced environment. Valid driver’s license and own transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• English is the required language; asset language includes Spanish.
• Experience in industrial or heavy equipment operations is an asset.
• Work must be performed at the physical location; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
• Check products for quality control
• Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
• Perform routine maintenance
• Load and off-load machines

Skills

English

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

No degree

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Forklift Operator Certification

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Asset languages

• Spanish

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
• Check products for quality control
• Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications
• Perform routine maintenance
• Load and off-load machines

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees