Material Handler: Forklift & Inventory Expert

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is hiring a Material Handler to support production and distribution out of the Hobart, IN area. You will pull orders from inventory, deliver materials, and stage finished products under supervision.

Key responsibilities include operating Powered Industrial Trucks, loading/unloading, moving materials between docks and manufacturing areas, and assisting other operators when needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1 year of material handling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of material handling experience in an industrial environment.
• Forklift experience is required; side-loader forklift experience is strongly preferred; handling long products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 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 scanner guns and complete required transactions.
• Assist strut welder and production equipment operators when material duties are completed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Long products handling

Side-loader forklift

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Job description

Atkore is hiring a Material Handler to support production and distribution out of the Hobart, IN area. You will pull orders from inventory, deliver materials, and stage finished products under supervision.

Key responsibilities include operating Powered Industrial Trucks, loading/unloading, moving materials between docks and manufacturing areas, and assisting other operators when needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1 year of material handling experience preferred.