Material Handler - Value Add $23/hr., plus $1.00 shift differential for off-shift / Monthly Incentive

Atkor; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Material Handler based out of Hobart, IN to support production and distribution by pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials, and staging finished goods. You will report to the Production Supervisor and work closely with welders and equipment operators.

Responsibilities include operating PITs safely, loading/unloading materials, and moving items between docks and manufacturing areas while maintaining accurate inventory. Atkore safety rules must be followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year material handling experience in an industrial environment or equivalent training.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Side-loader forklift experience preferred.
• Experience handling long products and bundles 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 pallets, crates or dunnage in designated areas; clean and dispose of scrap.
• Manage inventory using scan guns and complete required transactions.
• Assist other production staff with material duties when needed.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)

Side-loader forklift

Job description

Material Handler - Value Add $23/hr., plus $1.00 shift differential for off-shift / Monthly Incentive

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MATER014140

• Full-Time

Locations

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Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

Description

Material Handler

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.

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