Forklift Operator/ Loader

Silver-Line® Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industry’s highest quality plastic pipe, with comprehensive product lines, featuring PVC, CPVC, Polyethylene, Geothermal and PEX plastic pipe and tubing. With state-of-the-art production facilities in Asheville, North Carolina; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce, Florida, Silver-Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service. Silver-Line Plastics is a member of IPEX by Aliaxis.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity as a Loader! This role is based in our facility in Asheville, NC, and reports to our Distribution Center Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks in a safe and efficient manner. These activities are to be conducted while ensuring and optimizing safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping standards.

Important Update - Hurricane Helene Recovery

This site suffered major destruction from the flooding of Hurricane Helene. We have made major recovery improvements over the last 6 months. With that being said, we are still in an active recovery phase. Job duties will primarily include assisting in washing PVC pipe and active cleanup of the site.

• Be able to operate forklift equipment safely with precision, complete smaller equipment maintenance tasks, and report any malfunctions.
• Receive and locate product while operating within approved RF processes.
• Accurately pick, stack, wrap and stage outbound freight.
• Complete work in a prescribed sequence to ensure deliver-by-date is met.
• Work efficiently to meet production, quality and safety targets.
• Load/unload trucks as the need arises.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in accordance with 5S protocols.
• Report unsafe work conditions/environment on a timely basis.
• Complete Cycle Counts.
• Participate in stock replenishment when needed.
• Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a high-school diploma.
• Experience operating various forklift equipment.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse preferred.
• Previous experience working with RF scanners and technology is a plus.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Work well as a team but be self-motivated and independent at times
• Outstanding interpersonal skills!

Working Conditions

• Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs
• Incumbent will perform regular work in fluctuating temperature environments (indoor & outdoor).
• The use of standard personal protective equipment is required and includes some of the following: safety shoes, safety glasses and splash shield, gloves and apron, harness, Hi-Vis clothing, etc.
• Incumbent will be expected to multitask in a fast paced and changing environment
• Meet daily timelines and work in an environment where assignments and work priorities are reviewed several times a day.

• Comprehensive benefits package (including medical, vision, dental, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement
• Annual Bonus & Incentive Program
• Referral Program
• Starting wage: $24.78/hr
• Day shift: Monday – Friday from 8AM-4:30PM

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact our HR department.