Forklift Operator

Material Movement OperatorPay rates:Starting: $20.006 months: $20.75; 1 year: $21.50Top out at progression year 3: $23.00Polyplex runs 24/7 with 12 hour shiftsPolyplex offers a full line of benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision). Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%. 401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%. Paid leave: 80 hours of accrued vacation, 24 hours of accrued emergency leave, 10 paid holidaysExpectations: Personal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures. Plan, manage, control & improve the following processes at Decatur plant. FG outbound process management (FG receipt from production to delivery). Warehousing and inventory management.Responsibilities:Material Movement/Outbound ProcessGenerate pallet labels for the rolls coming off the pack lineScan roll into bin locations whenever moved within the warehouseStage and prepare loads for dispatch based on dispatch planVehicle loading per picklist/online scanning transactionsDispatch documentation using ERP scanning transactionsUnload inbound shipments/materials as requiredHousekeeping of warehouse & dispatch areaReceive pallets from secondary/MET and finish pack-out (including pallet creation)Repack rolls as required in the warehouseWork on the pack line as and when requiredProvide rolls to secondary slitters and/or metallizer as requiredRetrieve pallets from the pallet shed for packing (including cutting 2x4s) as requiredUnload inbound shipments/materials as requiredOther duties as assignedPhysical RequirementsAble to bend, twist, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push and pullAble to lift 50 lbs.Able to reach in all directionsAble to walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shiftsOther physical requirements as needed for jobCompetenciesTechnical expertiseForklift certifiedYard dog knowledgeBehavioralSafety orientationAbility to work as a teamSelf-motivationCertificate & Training RequirementsMust complete and maintain forklift and yard dog certificationsMust complete and maintain annual trainingOn-boarding and assignment trainingIdeal incumbent profile: Education: High school diploma or GED. Industry experience: 2 years' experience in a warehouse environment with forklift and yard dog experience preferredEqual opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.