Material Cutter - Birmingham, AL

Job DetailsDescriptionPiedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across North America, employing over 650 individuals.At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything that we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.Today, Piedmont Plastics is currently hiring for a Material Cutter/Saw Operator for our Birmingham location. This employee operates a variety of types of saws or shears depending on the equipment at the branch. This may include the use of CNC panel saws, table saws, shears, adjustable circular saw, band saws or hand saws used to convert plastic rod, sheet or tube to the required size.In This Position You Will Be Required ToSelects saw blade according to type of material and cut specified on work order.Pulls stock and restocks from/to storage locations, removes cut stock from machine and maintains production count.Uses programmable displays on CNC saws to set-up and cut materials. Establishes cutting parameters to achieve maximum qualityPerforms preventative maintenance and other routine maintenance on equipment as needed or prescribed in work instructions.Drive forklift to transport material throughout the warehouseResponsible for general warehouse housekeeping and safe work habits.QualificationsAt least two years of experience using a computerized table saw/guillotineAt least two years of experience driving a forkliftA high school diploma or GEDThe ability to lift a maximum of 100 poundsA stable work history of at least 9 monthsExperience using a computerA positive attitude and are a team player!We Piedmont Plastics Has To OfferIndustry leading wagesA generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching savings plan and paid time offAn opportunity to work in a growing industryPlease use the Apply Now button to apply for this positionWith the large amount of applications expected to be received for this position, only applicants that meet the minimum hiring criteria will be considered for this position. No Phone calls from applicants or staffing firms, please. Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.