Shipper/Receiver - 1st Shift (7:00 AM- 3:300PM Monday - Friday) $19.66

Material Handler - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday) $19.66 /hr.

Atkore currently has an opening for a Material Handler in our New Bedford, MA facility. This position will be 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday (occasional overtime may be required, including weekends).

Who we are:

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience as a forklift material handler—knowledge of Inventory and RF Scanner.

What you'll do:

Material Handler Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
  
  
  

What you'll bring:

• Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices, including forklifts 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.
  
  
  

Within 3 Months, you'll:

• Have knowledge of the maximum load limits and understand the center of gravity and its effects on load limits, and how to secure loads.
• Transports finished goods and raw materials to the designated areas.
• Loading and Unloading trailers properly, following inspection of all floors and walls of all incoming trailers before loading.
  
  
  

As of the date of this posting, a good-faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $20.66 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs, and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but is not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
  
  
  

Benefits Are Subject To Vesting And Eligibility Requirements.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. In the event of a conflict between the agreement and this posting, the terms of the collective bargaining agreement will control.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.