Production Laborer

Atkore International; 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 team in Hobart, Indiana. In this role, you will operate and maintain production equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Your responsibilities will include monitoring production processes, documenting results, and performing routine maintenance. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and engagement. If you're looking to contribute to a company recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment within engineered Takt Times.
• Monitor quality and dimensional specifications of parts being produced.
• Clean production area and perform maintenance tasks.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Quality Monitoring

Documentation Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Labor

Who we are looking for:

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.

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 that’s consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities