Temp - Material Handler

About the role

This is an individual contributor position responsible for preparing products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing. The Material Handler will also be responsible for inspecting and identifying production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items. Incumbent will also hand wire small to medium sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing, pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking, and move pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard. The Material Handler also performs paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles. Additional duties include using air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing, assisting in general plant clean up and housekeeping, and working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes the ability to complete a respirator fit test per OSHA standards which requires candidate/incumbent to trim or remove facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator.

Responsibilities

• Screen materials to be galvanized and report unsafe or inappropriate materials.
• Operate the overhead bridge crane in a safe, secure, and productive manner.
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of galvanized products.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Inspect and report any materials that are rusty, damaged, bent, missing welds, or improperly vented.

Requirements

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to add and subtract.
• A working knowledge of production hand tools and gauges.
• A high awareness for safety at all times.
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• The ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.

Skills

The Material Handler must possess the following skills:

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract.
• Working knowledge of production hand tools and gauges.
• High awareness for safety at all times.
• Able to accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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

$24.62 per hour

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday to Friday from 6:30am - 3:00 pm

Contact Information

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment, please email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.