Forklift Operator — 1st Shift, $19.25/hr + 10% Incentive

Atkor; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is hiring a Fork Lift Operator for the 1st shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) in Kokomo, Indiana. The role requires experienced forklift operation, adherence to safety rules, and involvement in loading/unloading, warehouse organization, and shipping duties.

You will work to ensure on-time delivery and quality packaging, while following Atkore Core Behaviors and continuous improvement through 5S and standard work training.

Qualifications

• 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 diploma 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Atkore Core Behaviors – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
• Experienced forklift driver
• Loading/unloading flatbed, conestoga, box trailers & LTL, and production lines.
• Moving material in warehouse and production areas 3’ to 48’
• 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 and support processes to improve the Commercial Metric DOTIF, Atkore’s measure of on-time delivery
• All duties as instructed by supervision
• Within 3 months, You’ll - Complete required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role
• Developed 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JDE inventory system

RF scanner

Job description

Atkore is hiring a Fork Lift Operator for the 1st shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) in Kokomo, Indiana. The role requires experienced forklift operation, adherence to safety rules, and involvement in loading/unloading, warehouse organization, and shipping duties.

You will work to ensure on-time delivery and quality packaging, while following Atkore Core Behaviors and continuous improvement through 5S and standard work training.