Understand departmental Standard work and Atkore's policies and procedures * Understand department metrics * Assist with the product line and load/unload parts onto machine Within 6 months, you'll:

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Understand departmental Standard work and Atkore's policies and procedures * Understand department metrics * Assist with the product line and load/unload parts onto machine Within 6 months, you'll:
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What is it like to work at Atkore?
What makes Atkore an attractive place to work?
Do workers at Atkore get paid breaks?
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Does Atkore pay people when they’re sick?
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
At Atkore, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
65% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from Atkore affordable enough for their workers?
64% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Atkore?
82% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Do workers at Atkore worry about hours?
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do Atkore workers get to choose the shifts they work?
48% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it for Atkore workers to change shifts?
77% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Atkore?
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do Atkore managers change schedules at the last minute?
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do jobs at Atkore spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Atkore?
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Is working at Atkore good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Atkore feel treated with respect by their managers?
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Atkore get to take their breaks without interruption?
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Atkore?
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Atkore enjoy their jobs?
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Atkore recommend working with their team?
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Atkore?
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Atkore?
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people think Atkore’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Atkore is doing?
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
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Atkore rating
7.3
Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
323rd of 546 rated manufacturers
Job description
Production Laborer VA I
M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm
$19.00/Hour
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 VA I to be based out of Santa Paula, CA. Reporting to Production Manager, this person will be responsible for performing production work that includes assembling finished product, inspecting product to ensure quality as well as operating, tending, stopping, and cleaning the machines.
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
- Ensure conformance to quality specifications
- Pull damaged or non-conforming parts off the line
- Scrap waste material from parts
- Read and interpret gauges
- Clean, sweep, mop and remove debris from production area daily
- Be able to work with daily production schedule
- Take instruction from production supervisors, lead and coordinator
- Read and understand the department metrics
- Be able to stand for long periods of time
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
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
- Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance
- Ability to interpret and execute standard works
- Ability to read, sort, check, county and verify numbers
- Ability to read, sort, check, county and verify numbers
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 60lbs
- 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.
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
- Assist with the product line and load/unload parts onto machine
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
- Scrap waste material from product
- Read and interpret gauges
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!
About Atkore
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Industry
Appliances and electrical and electronics wholesalers
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Harvey, IL, US
Year founded
1959