Fork Lift Operator 1st shift $19.25/hr + 10% quarterly incentive 1st Shift (7:00am - 3:30pm)
About The Position
Atkore is searching for a Forklift Operator to be based out of Kokomo, IN. Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this person will be responsible for loading/unloading trucks as well as moving material throughout warehouse and production areas. Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Requirements
- One-year minimum forklift, shipping, warehouse organization experience with verifiable proof
- JDE inventory system for warehouse transfers
- Basis knowledge of RF scanner inventory systems
- High school degree or GED equivalent
- Ability to distinguish various cosmetic flaws
- Lean concept sustainment & problem-solving skills
- Safety action orientated
- Strong math skills
- Ability to give verbal instruction, build positive relationships, and good organizational skills
- Flexibility of shift schedule including overtime and weekends
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing machines
- Must possess an outgoing positive attitude, be a team player and have strong work ethic
- Demonstrates Atkore Core Behaviors – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
Nice To Haves
- Experienced forklift driver
- Within 3 months, You’ll Complete required training
- Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role
- Developed good communication skills to apply strong manufacturing guidelines with a strategic planning focus
- Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates Atkore Core Behaviors – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
- Loading/unloading flatbed, conestoga, box trailers & LTL, and production lines.
- Moving material in warehouse and production areas 3’ to 48’
- Moving large dies
- Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount
- Warehouse organization, cycle counts and scanning of transfers
- Lean concept sustainment
- Standard work training, 5S requirements and verification of quality product
- Communication skills to apply strong manufacturing guidelines with strategic planning focus
- Audit and load/unload shipping orders
- Quality checking OD, gauge, length and packaging requirements
- Problem solving and support processes to improve the Commercial Metric DOTIF, Atkore’s measure of on-time delivery
- All duties as instructed by supervision
Benefits
- $19.25/hr + 10% quarterly incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
