Production Laborer I

Production Laborer I

M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm

$19.00/hourly

Who we are

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

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Production Laborer I to be based out of Santa Paula, CA. Reporting to Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing production work that includes assembling and disassembling parts, inspecting product to ensure quality as well as operating, tending, and cleaning the production area.

The ideal candidate will have a one (1) year experience in a manufacturing setting. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the production line
• Load and unload parts from machine
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing
• Pull damaged or non-conforming parts off the line
• Install and uninstall tooling from product
• Cut and scrape waste material from parts
• Label, clean, pack or strap and wrap finished goods
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift
• Perform Daily 5S in production work area to prevent safety hazards
• Be able to work with daily production schedule
• Take instruction from production line coordinator
• Read and understand the department metrics
• Knowledge of basic hand power tools
• Follow all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Atkore’s established safety rules and procedures
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to change, be comfortable working in the constant changing environment
• Assist in meeting performance to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation goals
• Attend monthly safety trainings, be an active participant in daily safety briefings, and provide feedback to improve safety program.
• Must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of production experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and effective control standards
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

• Ability to interpret and execute standard works
• Ability to read, sort, check, county and verify numbers / perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment is a must
• Ability to familiarize and follow the 5S company program
• Ability to work independently and in a team when necessary.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program
• Understand your team and your role within the team and how it will help delivery Atkore’s strategy
• Understand departmental standard work and Atkore’s policies and procedures
• Understand department metrics
• Load and unload parts onto machine
• Cut/scrape waste material from product
• Install/Uninstall tooling from product
• Process and pack finished goods to next process

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Ensure parts conform to specifications, by identifying nonconforming parts and pulling off the line
• Work efficiently as a team within the department to meet the daily target goal
• To detect problems and report information as necessary

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Ensure full adherence to 5S practices
• Follow department standard work procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety and environmental policies.

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.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!