Material Handler - Warehouse $23.00/hr. + $1.00/hr. shift premium for off shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Monthly incentive plan

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Material Handler based in Hobart, IN to support production and distribution by pulling orders, delivering materials, and staging finished products. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will operate PITs, load/unload, and move items across docks and manufacturing areas.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of material handling experience, and forklift experience (side-loader preferred).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1 Year of material handling experience in an industrial environment or equivalent training.
• Forklift experience required; side-loader forklift 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 completed.
• Additional warehouse responsibilities as necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

PIT operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)

Side-loader forklift

Job description

Material Handler - Warehouse $23.00/hr. + $1.00/hr. shift premium 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 Warehouse 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) including Combi Lifts.
• 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.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $23.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Monthly Incentive Plan
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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