Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Atkore International; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for the 3rd Shift. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining production efficiency by safely operating Powered Industrial Trucks and managing inventory. Your responsibilities will include loading and unloading materials, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting production teams. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the production process. If you have experience in material handling and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1 year of material handling experience in an industrial environment.
• Previous experience driving a side-loader forklift is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate different Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Manage inventory using scan guns.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)

Scan Guns

Job description

We are currently looking for a Material Handler – 3rd Shift to be based out of Hobart, Indiana. Reporting to the 3rd Shift Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for maintaining production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory; delivering production materials and supplies; staging finished products.

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate different Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas.
• Stack skids, crates or dunnage in designated areas. Clean and dispose of scrap.
• Manage inventory using scan guns and completing required transactions.
• Assist strut welder and production equipment operators when material duties have been completed or idle.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1 Year of material handling experience in an industrial environment or equivalent training.
• Previous experience driving a side-loader forklift is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience handling long products and bundles of material is strongly preferred.
• Previous forklift experience is required.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Safely operate different Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).
• Be able to inspect all Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) and report any issues.
• Be able to safely stack bundles of long products.
• Sound understanding and practice of Atkore safety rules.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities