Shipper​/Receiver - 1st Shift

Material Handler - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday) $20.66/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).

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system‑based company is a plus.

• Perform daily safety inspection of forklift and work area.
• Communicate with the previous shift.
• Operate forklift following safety rules and procedures.
• Follow maximum load limits and understand center of gravity and its effects on load limits and how to secure loads.
• Transport finished goods and raw material to the designated areas.
• Load and unload trailers properly, following inspection of all floors and walls of all incoming trailers before loading.
• Secure trailer wheel chocks, install gladhand 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.
• Perform housekeeping of the machine and area.

• Proficiency with all material handling and packaging devices, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding tools.
• Ability to understand and follow plant safety rules, such as wearing required PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, steel‑toed shoes, and gloves).
• Ability 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.

• Have knowledge of the maximum load limits and understand the center of gravity and its effects on load limits, and how to secure loads.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials to the designated areas.
• Load and unload 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.

• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 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.