Material Handler & Grinder - 1st Shift

Atkore International; Town of Kirkwood (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Material Handler / Grinder in Binghamton, NY to package product, recycle scrap PVC, and keep the area safe and organized. Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and have 1–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities include QA support, packaging, weighing, line changeovers, and ensuring pipe meets specifications. Great Place to Work culture and competitive pay discussed in posting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic math for counting and calculations.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experience in lean manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Confirm product with schedule.
• Assist with Quality Control duties including monitor saw cuts, pipe length, bell fit, print line confirmation, chamfer/bevel, and reference line spacing.
• Package finished pipe in proper crate quantities.
• Weigh and transport finished product.
• Cut crate boards to proper lengths and adjust if needed.
• Process re-grind / scrap pipe.
• Assist with the running of the PVC extrusion lines.
• Help with changeovers and stringing the line downstream and through the saw.
• Understand how to get pipe into specification.
• Identify pipe products that are out of specification.
• Perform maintenance and cleanup for production and storage areas.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to manage time with material handling and packaging devices.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic Math

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Atkore is seeking a Material Handler / Grinder in Binghamton, NY to package product, recycle scrap PVC, and keep the area safe and organized. Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and have 1–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities include QA support, packaging, weighing, line changeovers, and ensuring pipe meets specifications. Great Place to Work culture and competitive pay discussed in posting.