Material Handler - $18.00/hr. Day and night shift positions open

Atkore; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave benefits under law

Job summary

Atkore in Pendleton, OR is hiring a Material Handler to support packaging finished pipe and ensuring quality checks. Day and night shifts available; you will operate forklifts and other handling equipment, weigh and transport product, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while following plant safety rules.

A high school diploma and strong math, interpersonal skills are preferred. Pay is $18.00/hr with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good understanding of basic math required for counting and calculations.
• High attention to detail, time management and organization.
• Must be adaptable to changes and able to handle multiple demands calmly.

Responsibilities

• Package finished pipe in proper crate quantities.
• Perform quality checks and ensure customers receive a quality product.
• Weigh and transport finished product and cut crate boards to length.
• Operate material handling tools (forklifts, pallet jacks) and maintain a safe workspace.
• Follow plant safety rules and wear PPE; assist with cleaning and maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Initiative

Time management

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Banders

Nail guns

Job description

Material Handler - $18.00/hr. Day and night shift positions open

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MATER014215

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Pendleton, OR 97801, USA

Description

Material Handler - $18.00/hr. (Day & Night shifts open)

Sun-Mon-Tues Every other Wednesday 6pm to 6am or 6am to 6pm

Thurs-Fri-Sat Every other Wednesday 6pm to 6am or 6am to 6pm

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Material Handler to be based out of Pendleton location Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Material Handler’s primary focus will be to package finished pipe in proper crate quantities. Make sure Quality checks are being done on a regular basis and making sure customers get a quality product.

What you’ll do:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Extrusion
  • Confirm product with schedule
  • Assist with Quality Control duties
    • Monitor saw cuts
    • Pipe length
    • Bell fit
    • Print line confirmation
    • Chamfer/Bevel
    • Reference line spacing
  • Weigh and transport finished product
  • Cut crate boards to proper lengths
  • Process regrind
  • Other
    • Perform maintenance and cleanup for production and storage areas.
    • Know and follow plant safety rules and wear proper PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and gloves)
    • Able to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs in order to effectively manage time in order to accomplish all tasks
    • Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, and nail guns.

What you’ll bring:

• High school diploma, or equivalent strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations
• High attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
• Shows initiative
• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and is 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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Understand our Safety Culture
• understand the basic duties of your job
• understand what you need to do to get promoted.

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 $18.00/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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