Material Handler — Forklift & Inventory Specialist

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Material Handler to support production and distribution at our Hobart, IN facility. The role involves pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials, and staging finished products under the guidance of the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating PITs, loading/unloading materials, and maintaining accurate inventory with scan guns. Prior forklift experience and comfort with long product handling are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 forklift experience is required.
• Experience handling long products and bundles is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 complete required transactions.
• Assist strut welder and production equipment operators when material duties are completed.
• Perform additional warehouse responsibilities as necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Side-loader forklift

Scan guns

Job description

Atkore is seeking a Material Handler to support production and distribution at our Hobart, IN facility. The role involves pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials, and staging finished products under the guidance of the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating PITs, loading/unloading materials, and maintaining accurate inventory with scan guns. Prior forklift experience and comfort with long product handling are preferred.