Material Handler I

Atkore•Town of Kirkwood, NY

12d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore, a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award, is searching for a Material Handler to be based out of Binghamton, NY. Reporting to the Shift Lead, this person will be responsible for packaging product, monitor product for defects, assist in the startup or changeover of products, keep work area’s safe, clean & organized. The ideal candidate will have equivalent experience and able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Confirm product with schedule Assist with Quality Control duties including Monitor saw cuts, Pipe length, Bell fit, Print line confirmation, Chamfer/Bevel, and Reference line spacing Package finished pipe in proper crate quantities Weigh and transport finished product Cut crate boards to proper lengths and adjust if needed Process re-grind / scrap pipe Assist with the running of the PVC extrusion lines Help with changeovers and stringing the line downstream and through the saw Understand how to get pipe into specification Able to identify pipe products that are out of specification Perform maintenance and cleanup for production and storage areas. Able to prioritize tasks effectively to manage time in order to be proficient with all material handling and packaging devices. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Requirements

1-2 years related experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations
Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner
Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

Nice To Haves

Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

Responsibilities

Confirm product with schedule
Assist with Quality Control duties including Monitor saw cuts, Pipe length, Bell fit, Print line confirmation, Chamfer/Bevel, and Reference line spacing
Package finished pipe in proper crate quantities
Weigh and transport finished product
Cut crate boards to proper lengths and adjust if needed
Process re-grind / scrap pipe
Assist with the running of the PVC extrusion lines
Help with changeovers and stringing the line downstream and through the saw
Understand how to get pipe into specification
Able to identify pipe products that are out of specification
Perform maintenance and cleanup for production and storage areas.
Able to prioritize tasks effectively to manage time in order to be proficient with all material handling and packaging devices.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.