Material Cutter/Saw Operator - Dacula, GA - Piedmont Plastics

Piedmont 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 55 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.

Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.

Today, Piedmont Plastics is currently hiring for a Material Cutter/Saw Operator for our Dacula location! As a Material Cutter/Saw Operator, you will operate a forklift, operate a CNC router and panel saw to cut various materials to order specifications, pick and select products to place on pallets, package products, load trailers, and must be able to lift material weighing up to 100 pounds.

In this position you will be required to:

• Selects 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 quality
• Performs preventative maintenance and other routine maintenance on equipment as needed or prescribed in work instructions.
• Drive forklift to transport material throughout the warehouse
• Responsible for general warehouse housekeeping and safe work habits.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience using a computerized table saw/guillotine
• At least two years of experience driving a forklift
• The ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds
• A stable work history of at least 9 months
• Experience using a computer
• A positive attitude and are a team player!

We offer:

• Industry leading wages
• A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching savings plan and paid time off
• An opportunity to work in a growing industry

Please use the Apply Now button to apply for this position

With 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)