Forklift Operator

Polyplex USA•Decatur, AL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Polyplex runs 24/7 with 12-hour shifts. This role is responsible for managing the FG Outbound process, including warehousing and inventory management. The operator will generate pallet labels, scan rolls into bin locations, stage and prepare loads for dispatch, and perform vehicle loading and unloading. Other duties include maintaining warehouse cleanliness, receiving materials, repacking rolls, and providing rolls to other production areas. The position requires a strong emphasis on personal safety and understanding of safety procedures.

Requirements

Must complete and maintain forklift and yard dog certifications
Must complete and maintain annual training
High School Diploma or GED
2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment with forklift and yard dog experience preferred
Forklift Certified
Yard Dog knowledge
Safety Orientation
Ability to Work as a Team
Self-Motivation
Able to Bend, twist, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push and pull
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able the reach in all directions
Able Walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shifts
Other physical requirements as needed for job

Nice To Haves

Yard dog knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Generate pallet labels for the rolls coming off the pack line
Scan roll into Bin locations whenever moved within the warehouse
Stage and prepare loads for dispatch based on dispatch plan
Vehicle loading per picklist/online scanning transactions
Dispatch documentation using ERP scanning transactions
Unload inbound shipments/materials as required
Housekeeping of warehouse & dispatch area
Receive pallets from secondary/MET and finish pack-out (including pallet creation)
Repack rolls as required in the warehouse
Work on the pack line as and when required
Provide rolls to secondary slitters and/or metallizer as required
Retrieve pallets from the pallet shed for packing (including cutting 2x4s) as required
Unload inbound shipments/materials as required
Other duties as assigned