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Polyplex

Forklift Operator

Decatur, AL

$23/hr

Forklift Operator Material Movement Operator Pay Rates: Starting: $20.00 6 Months: $20.75; 1 Year ... Plan, Manage, control & improve the following processes at Decatur plant. FG Outbound process ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly power plant operator in Decatur, AL is $41.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.17 and $55.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Power Plant Operator vs Power Plant Technician?

AspectHourly Power Plant OperatorPower Plant Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; licensing may be requiredHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentPower plants, control rooms, outdoor facilitiesPower plants, maintenance areas, control rooms
Job FocusOperating and monitoring plant equipmentMaintaining and repairing plant machinery

Hourly Power Plant Operators primarily focus on operating and monitoring power plant equipment, ensuring smooth plant operations. Power Plant Technicians concentrate on maintaining and repairing machinery. While both roles work in similar environments and may require comparable certifications, their core responsibilities differ, with operators managing daily operations and technicians handling technical repairs.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Power Plant Operator job openings in Decatur, AL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $87,187 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Forklift Operator

Polyplex

Decatur, AL

$23/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Forklift Operator

Material Movement Operator

Pay Rates:

Starting: $20.00

6 Months: $20.75; 1 Year: $21.50

Top out at progression year 3: $23.00

Polyplex runs 24/7 with 12 hour shifts

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 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 Holidays

Expectations 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.

Responsibility Material Movement/Outbound Process

  • 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

Physical Requirements

  • 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

Competencies

  • Technical Expertise
  • Forklift Certified
  • Yard Dog knowledge

Behavioral

  • Safety Orientation
  • Ability to Work as a Team
  • Self-Motivation

Certificate & Training Requirements

  • Must complete and maintain forklift and yard dog certifications
  • Must complete and maintain annual training
  • On-Boarding and Assignment Training

Ideal Incumbent profile Education: High School Diploma or GED Industry Experience: 2 years' experience in a warehouse environment with forklift and yard dog experience 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.

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