Machine Operator - Graveyard

We are currently searching for a Machine Operator to be based out of Molalla, Oregon. Machine Operators work to maintain, control, and operate equipment used in the manufacturing of plastic pellets. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior success as a Material Handler or equivalent position at Atkore and experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus. This position's starting base rate is $22.55 per hour, with shift premiums available for graveyard pf $2 per hour. Atkore offers a competitive pay and benefits package.

What you’ll do:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensure Lock Out/Tag Out procedures are always adhered to.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing material to the machine, adjusting, as necessary.
• Maintain production log entries and inventory management processes.
• Read and interpret production schedules.
• Enter settings and oversee the control panel for the machine.
• Conduct visual inspections on machine components to ensure they are working properly.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Establish priorities and organize daily work.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent
• 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
• Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships within the department.
• Be well-versed in priorities and the importance of your role to daily operations.

By joining Atkore, you can expect competitive pay, paid holidays, vacation accrual upon hire, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) after 30 days of continuous employment.

Who we are:

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading.

provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)