Rail Support Operator

Rail Support OperatorPosition Title: Rail Support Operator Location: Decatur, AL USA Salary: $20.00/hour Polyplex 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 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 holidays. Job Duties and ResponsibilityFollow safety procedures for machine and activities and perform safe operational activities in order to avoid safety incidents Be aware when it may be necessary to clean various filters in order to retain good flow and unloading speed Keep rail unloading work area clean and free from debris Make lead operator in resin aware when it is necessary to perform maintenance on any and all rail unloading equipment (ex: shuttle wagon, pump, blower, filter) Execute raw material handling, charging and monitoring consumption in prescribed format Co-ordination with resin lead/filter cleaning agency for filter readiness. End-to-end waste handling within the shift. Waste disposal at designated place Writing shift reports and making others aware of abnormalities (process, product, machine) during shift When not engaged in rail specific tasks, it may be necessary to help with other sections of the plant Reading and understanding work instructions in work group area Additional duties as assigned Submit sample of each rail car to resin lab operator for quality checks BEFORE unloading rail car If necessary, reject arriving rail cars that fail quality control checks Prevent contamination of raw materials during shipping and unloading Maintain proper housekeeping of the rail yard and work area based on 5S principles Keep log book of all received/shipped rail cars and dates of when they were received/unloaded/shipped out Assist in implementing and maintaining ISO standards (ex: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 22000) in work group Suggest and implement kaizen (Improvements) to improve overall performance in terms of PQCDSME. Preparing OPLS and training based on PQCDSME Comply with OT requirement per the shift schedule and the Overtime Management Procedure Physical Requirements Able to Bend, twist, stoop, sit, squats, kneel, crawl, push and pull Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to reach in all directions Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shifts Other physical requirements as needed for job Behavioral Safety Orientation Ability to work as a team member Attention to Detail Time Management Self-motivation Certificate & Training Requirements Complete and maintain: DOT's (Department of Transportation) requirements for: shipping papers, BULK loading and general safety and awareness Complete and maintain Shuttle Wagon and Forklift certification On-Boarding, Assignment Training and annual training Ideal Incumbent profile: Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Industry Experience: At least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Equal 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.