Production Laborer off shift - $20hr / plus $1.00 shift differential for off-shift / Monthly In[...]

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Production Laborer to support our Hobart, Indiana operations. The role involves operating and tending production equipment, following work orders, and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing processes.

You will read production orders, document downtime and QA information, verify guards and materials, and assist with setup and changeovers as needed. A strong safety mindset and ability to lift up to 60 lbs are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production equipment within engineered takt times.
• Read and execute production work orders.
• Fill out documentation for production, downtime, and QA reports.
• Check machine guards are operative and in place.
• Load and unload materials from machines.
• Monitor quality and dimensional specifications of parts produced.
• Communicate safety, production, or any other problems to the shift supervisor.
• Clean production area - sweep, mop, and remove debris.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Read work orders

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

Production Laborer

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

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!