Production Laborer

Atkore International Group Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Laborer to join their dynamic team in Merrillville. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe work environment. This position offers an opportunity to grow your skills in industrial equipment operation and forklift handling. Join a company that values safety and teamwork while providing a supportive atmosphere for your professional development. If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of a leading organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating industrial equipment or equivalent training.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment and monitor quality specifications.
• Load and unload materials, and maintain a clean production area.

Skills

Industrial Equipment Operation

Forklift Operation

Safety Communication

Quality Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are currently looking for a Production Laborer to be based out of Hobart, Indiana. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for operating, tending, shutting down, and cleaning the production equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate production equipment within engineered Takt Times.
• Read and execute production work orders.
• Fill out complete documentation for production, down time, and Q.A. reports.
• Check to make sure all machine guards are operative and in place.
• Check raw material to ensure proper size, gauge, length, and finish.
• Load and unload materials from machines.
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Monitor quality and dimensional specifications of parts being produced.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60lbs.
• Standing and walking up to 12 hours per day.
• Drive forklift when necessary.
• Communicate safety, production, or any other problems to the shift supervisor.
• Clean production area - Sweep, mop, and remove debris.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1 Year of industrial equipment operation experience or equivalent training.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Safely operate all of the production equipment within engineered Takt Time.
• Be able to troubleshoot and perform PM maintenance on the production equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with major repairs.
• Monitor the quality of the product being produced.
• Be able to perform changeover/set-up for the different products that we manufacture.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities