Material Handler - Mill Operations $23.00/hr. + $1.00/hr. shift premium for off shifts

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Material Handler for Mill Operations to support production by pulling orders, delivering materials, and staging finished goods.

The role requires forklift experience (including side-loader), 1 year of material handling in an industrial setting, and a High School Diploma or GED. Shift premiums apply to off shifts, and the position is full-time with day and off shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year material handling experience in an industrial environment.
• Forklift experience required; side-loader forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) to move materials.
• Load and unload incoming/outgoing materials and products.
• Move materials to/from loading docks, trucks, storage, and manufacturing areas.
• Stack skids/crates; clean and dispose of scrap.
• Manage inventory with scan guns and transact accordingly.
• Package or repackage goods with manual banding equipment.
• Support production lines without impacting output.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

1 year material handling experience

Forklift experience

Side-loader forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)

Job description

Material Handler - Mill Operations $23.00/hr. + $1.00/hr. shift premium for off shifts

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MATER014219

• Full-Time

Locations

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Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

Description

Material Handler - Mill Operations $23.00/hr. + $1.00/hr. shift premium for off shifts

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Material Handler to be based out of Hobart, IN. Reporting to the 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:

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate different Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), including large format Combi-Lifts.


• 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 requires transactions.


• Safely package or repackage raw or finished goods with manual banding equipment.


• Service MFG lines in an efficient manner to not impact production.

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.

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