Material Handler (Days & Swing) - $18.75/Hr.

Material Handler (Days & Swing) - $18.75/hr.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Material Handler to be based out of Molalla, Oregon, reporting to the Plant Manager. Sorters work to ensure quality control by hand sorting recyclable plastic by color and type. Sorters are responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed from the recycling line, so the plastic is acceptable for processing to sell to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Our starting rate is $18.75 per hour with additional shift premium for working swing shift. Atkore offers a competitive pay and benefits package.

What you’ll do:

• 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 adhered to consistently.
• Identify the different colors and types of recyclable plastics for sorting
• Read and interpret production schedules
• Conduct inspections on machined components to ensure they are working properly
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues
• Establish priorities and organize daily work
• Apply Continuous Improvement principles in daily work
• 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.
• Safety Toe Shoes Required

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships within the department.

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 four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-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.

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)