Material Handler 2nd shift 4 pm - 12 am

Atkore International; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Material Handler for the New Bedford, MA facility. The role is 2nd shift (4:00 p.m. to midnight), Monday through Friday with potential overtime, including weekends.

Training may occur on any shift. The position requires operating forklifts, loading/unloading trailers, and strict adherence to safety rules. Responsibilities include daily forklift safety inspections, material transport, documentation, and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Proficient with material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks and banding tools.
• Follow plant safety rules and wear PPE such as safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes and gloves.
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage time to complete all duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety inspection of forklift and work area.
• Operate forklift following safety rules and procedures.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials to designated areas.
• Load and unload trailers, inspect incoming trailers and secure loads.
• Maintain a clean and organized wrapping area and perform housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Banding tools usage

Time management

English proficiency

Job description

EARN UP TO A $1000 BONUS ($500 AFTER 90 DAYS AND $500 AFTER 6 MONTHS). APPLY NOW!

Atkore currently has an opening for a Material Handler in our New Bedford, MA facility. This position will be 2nd Shift (4:00 p.m. to midnight), Monday through Friday (occasional overtime may be required including weekends). Training may take place on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily safety inspection of forklift and work area.
• Communicates with the previous shift.
• Operates forklift following safety rules and procedures.
• Follow the maximum load limits and understand the center of gravity and its effects on load limits and how to secure loads.
• Transports finished goods and raw material to the designated areas.
• Loading and unloading trailers properly following inspection of all floors and walls of all incoming trailers before loading.
• Secure trailer wheel chocks, install glad hand locks, trailer jacks when appropriate and complete the AFC Loading Dock Safety Sign Off Sheet.
• Wrap steel returnable skids.
• Turn in all finished goods inventory tickets.
• Ensure the wrapping area is clean and organized.
• Performs housekeeping of machine and area.

Qualifications

• Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks and banding tools.
• Ability to understand and follow plant safety rules, such as wearing required 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.
• Ability to perform other related tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to understand, interpret and carry out instructions in English.
• Good work ethic and good attendance is mandatory.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.