Material Handler - Value Add $23.00/hr. + $1.00 shift differential for off-shift

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

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 6, 2026
• Showing 1 location
• Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MATER014361

Description

Material Handler - Value Add $23.00/hr. + $1.00 shift differential for off-shift

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).
• 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.
• Assist strut welder and production equipment operators when material duties have been completed or idle.
• Additional warehouse responsibilities as necessary.

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.
• Be able to unload and load semi trucks.

Who we are:

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way

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