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

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

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.

Material Handler

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