Handler I Materials - Grinder $18.50 - 3rd Shift 11:00pm-7:00am

Atkore Plastic Pipe Corporation; Town of Kirkwood (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore Plastic Pipe Corporation in New York is seeking a production associate to join the on-site manufacturing team. You will help confirm product against schedules, perform quality control tasks, weigh and move finished goods, and assist with extrusion line operations and changeovers.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, strong math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The role offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Confirm product with schedule.
• Assist with quality control duties including monitor saw cuts, pipe length, bell fit, and line spacing.
• Weigh and transport finished product.
• Cut crate boards to proper lengths and adjust if needed.
• Process re-grind / scrap pipe.
• Assist with running PVC extrusion lines.
• Help with changeovers and stringing the line downstream and through the saw.
• Identify pipe products that are out of specification.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by following procedures and rules.
• Prioritize tasks to manage time with material handling and packaging devices.
• Embrace and foster an environment aligned with integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Safety consciousness

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: HANDL014181

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Confirm product with schedule
• Assist with Quality Control duties including Monitor saw cuts, Pipe length, Bell fit, Print line confirmation, Chamfer/Bevel, and Reference line spacing
• Weigh and transport finished product
• Cut crate boards to proper lengths and adjust if needed
• Process re-grind / scrap pipe
• Assist with the running of the PVC extrusion lines
• Help with changeovers and stringing the line downstream and through the saw
• Understand how to get pipe into specification
• Able to identify pipe products that are out of specification
• Perform maintenance and cleanup for production and storage areas.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively to manage time in order to be proficient with all material handling and packaging devices.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

What you’ll bring:

• 1-2 years related experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships within the department.
• Be well-versed in Fabrication strategic priorities and the importance of your role to daily operations.

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 $18.50/hr. 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.

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