Fork Lift Operator - Military veterans preferred

Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners and communities are building better together a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions is a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work certification. Atkore's commitment to quality, delivery and value helps customers realize their vision. Atkore forges relationships and shapes the future with breakthrough results, enhanced technology, and innovative product offerings.

We are currently searching for a 2nd Shift (3pm â?? 11pm, M-F, occasional Saturdays) Lift Truck Operator position to be based out of their South Holland, IL plant. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for transporting, storing and stacking all materials in accordance with proper inventory control procedures. They will also be picking, checking and processing all material being shipped for correct size, length, gauge, piece count, bundle tags, part number and damage.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of prior fork lift and combi-lift (multi directional, long load handling fork lift) experience in a manual packing environment and experience using an RF scanner. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system based company is a plus.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Proficient with sit down fork lift and combi-lift (multi directional, long load handling fork lift).

Pick, check and process all material being shipped for correct size, length, gauge, piece count, bundle tags, part number and damage.

Transport, store and stack all materials in accordance with proper inventory control procedures.

Ability to lift 45 pounds on a frequent basis.

Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast paced environment.

Ability to operate a hand held scanner and utilize a variety of printed work instructions as part of daily work assignment.

Must pass a drug screen and physical.

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore's culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer's experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that's how we win!

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Atkore International is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future, through the understanding that awareness and acceptance of our individual difference enhance inclusion and promote engagement and alignment. Diversity and inclusion are keys to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.

Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!


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