Fork Lift Operator

Atkore International; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and integrity! As a forklift operator, you will play a crucial role in warehouse operations, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of materials while adhering to safety protocols. With a focus on quality and organization, you'll thrive in an environment that promotes strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is an opportunity to develop your career with an industry leader committed to building a better future together. If you are safety-oriented, flexible, and have a positive attitude, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of forklift and warehouse experience required.
• Basic knowledge of RF scanner inventory systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trailers and move materials within the warehouse.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and quality checks.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

JDE Inventory System

RF Scanner

Job description

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Demonstrates Atkore Core Behaviors – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
• Experienced forklift driver
  • Loading/unloading flatbed, conestoga, box trailers & LTL
  • Moving material in warehouse and production areas 3’ to 48’
  • Moving large dies
• Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount
• Warehouse organization, cycle counts and scanning of transfers
• Standard work training, 5S requirements and verification of quality product
• Communication skills to apply strong manufacturing guidelines with strategic planning focus
• Audit and load/unload shipping orders
• Quality checking OD, gauge, length and packaging requirements
• Problem-solving
• All duties as instructed by supervision

What You’ll bring:

• One-year minimum forklift, shipping, warehouse organization experience with verifiable proof
• JDE inventory system for warehouse transfers
• Basic knowledge of RF scanner inventory systems
• High school degree or GED equivalent
• Ability to distinguish various cosmetic flaws
• Safety action oriented
• Ability to give verbal instruction, build positive relationships, and good organizational skills
• Flexibility of shift schedule including overtime and weekends
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing machines
• Must possess an outgoing positive attitude, be a team player and have strong work ethic
• Demonstrates Atkore Core Behaviors – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence

Within 3 months, You’ll

• Complete required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role
• Develop good communication skills to apply strong manufacturing guidelines with a strategic planning focus
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities