Material Handler - 2nd Shift4 P.M. to Midnight - Monday to Friday

Atkore; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for their 2nd Shift operations. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, operating forklifts, and managing the transportation of goods within the facility. The ideal candidate is someone who values teamwork and safety, with a strong work ethic and the ability to follow instructions meticulously. Join a company that prioritizes creating a better future through collaboration and excellence, and be part of a culture that drives value and recognizes commitment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficient with material handling devices like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to follow safety rules and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety inspections of forklifts and work areas.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials to designated areas.
• Load and unload trailers while following safety protocols.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Banding tools

Job description

Material Handler - 2nd Shift (4 P.M. to Midnight - Monday to Friday)

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Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

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

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs daily safety inspection of forklift and work area.
• Communicates with the previous shift.
• Operates fork truck following safety rules and procedures.
• Follows the maximum load limits and understands 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.
• Loads and unloads trailers properly following inspection of all floors and walls of all incoming trailers before loading.
• Secures trailer wheel chocks, installs glad hand locks, trailer jacks when appropriate, and completes the AFC Loading Dock Safety Sign Off Sheet.
• Wraps steel returnable skids.
• Turns in all finished goods inventory tickets.
• Ensures the wrapping area is clean and organized.
• Performs housekeeping of machine and area.

Qualifications include:

• Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding tools.
• The 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 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.

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore’s culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer’s experience, and delivers breakthrough results.

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

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.

Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing