Material Handler (Evening Shift)

About the role

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.

Responsibilities

• Prepare poles in loads for shipping
• Unload materials in a timely manner upon arrival to the facility
• Maintain documentation of materials being received and shipped
• Inspect each load for safety and quality
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the yard area
• Operate lift equipment in a safe manner
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of material and product movement
• Interpret production plans and shipping orders
• Conduct inventory cycle counting and reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Work under conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift/heavy equipment
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in the production facility
• Highly qualified candidates will also possess:
• One (1) year of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Forklift certified
• Knowledge of quality requirements and standards
• The ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors by conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Forklift certified
• Knowledge of quality requirements and standards
• The ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors by conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

Skills

• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
• High awareness for safety at all times

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Pay

Starting Wage $22.68/hr + shift differential

Schedule

2nd Shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 am; M - F)