Grinder - $18.00/hr. Day and night shift positions open

About the role

We are currently searching for a Grinders to be based out of Pendleton location. Reporting to the Shipping Manager, the Grinder’s primary focus will be to package finished pipe in proper crate quantities and ensure quality checks are performed regularly so customers receive a quality product. Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner, committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Grind pipe in the scrap yard for use in the production process system
• Keep scrap pile organized
• Work with Shift Supervisor to identify and regrind sunburned product
• Inform maintenance of grinder equipment status
• Responsible for monitoring complete reclaim system
• Safely operate forklifts to move equipment and materials to and from the production areas, die shop, scales and warehouse
• Extrusion: Confirm product with schedule
• Assist with Quality Control duties
• Monitor saw cuts
• Verify pipe length
• Check bell fit
• Confirm print line
• Perform chamfer/bevel operations
• Maintain reference line spacing
• Weigh and transport finished product
• Cut crate boards to proper lengths
• Process regrind
• Proficient with all material handling and packaging devices including forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, and nail guns
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations
• High attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
• Shows initiative
• 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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Within 3 months: understand our safety culture, understand the basic duties of the job, and understand what is needed to get promoted

Benefits

• Medical, vision, 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

Pay

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $18.00/hr. 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