Fork Lift Operator - 2nd shift - $23.50/hour plus $1.00 shift differential

Atkore International; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fork Lift Operator for the 1st shift in Cartersville, GA. This role involves critical responsibilities such as loading and unloading materials, ensuring a steady supply to production lines, and managing paperwork for shipping and warehousing activities. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and prior experience operating forklifts. Join a company recognized for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, where your contributions will support essential operations and drive success. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic team focused on achieving breakthrough results.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a forklift or similar equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of lean production processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products/materials for production lines.
• Supply raw materials and assist in constant production.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Lean Production Processes

Paperwork Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fork Lift Operator - 1st shift - $23.50/hour plus $1.00 shift differential
Who we are looking for:
We are currently searching for a Fork Lift Operator - 2nd shift to be based out of Cartersville, GA. Reporting to the Supervisor, this person will have broad responsibility within the production department. Flexibility will be required dependent on projects and workload.
What you’ll do:
Forklift Operator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading product / material for production lines
• Supply raw material to production lines and assist in constant production
• Paperwork to process shipping and warehousing activity
• All other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Previous work experience operating a forklift or other similar equipment preferred.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Previous work experience with paperwork and scanning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lean production processes preferred.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $23.50/hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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)