Material Handler - 2nd Shift (4:00pm - 12:00am Monday - Friday) $23.46 + .50 differential

Atkore•New Bedford, MA

3d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore currently has an opening for a Material Handler in our New Bedford, MA facility. This position will be 2nd Shift (4 p.m. to midnight), Monday through Friday (occasional overtime may be required including weekends). Training may take place on any shift. Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

Requirements

Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding tools.
The ability to understand and follow plant safety rules, such as wearing required PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, and gloves)
Able to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs to effectively manage time to accomplish all tasks.
Ability to perform other related tasks as assigned.
Must be able to understand, interpret, and carry out instructions in English.
Good work ethic and good attendance is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs daily safety inspection of forklift and work area.
Communicates with the previous shift.
Operates fork truck following safety rules and procedures.
Follow the maximum load limits and understanding the center of gravity and its effects on load limits and how to secure loads.
Transports finished goods and raw material to the designated areas.
Loading and Unloading trailers properly following inspection of all floors and walls of all incoming trailers before loading.
Secure trailer wheel chocks, install glad hand locks, trailer jacks when appropriate and complete the AFC Loading Dock Safety Sign Off Sheet.
Wrap steel returnable skids.
Turn in all finished goods inventory tickets.
Ensure the wrapping area is clean and organized.
Performs housekeeping of the machine and area.