Material Handler Evening Shift

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2nd Shift 4:00 pm 2:30 am; M Th)

The Material Handler is an Individual Contributor responsible for handling materials and products to maintain appropriate flow through production areas. Responsible for receiving issuing and physically moving material in an accurate and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role

• Provide accurate and timely documentation of material and product movement to ensure the accuracy of the computer inventory system and the physical location and organization of inventory
• Interpret production plans and shipping orders to provide the required levels of material handling and shipping.
• 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 demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

• This position reports to the Production Supervisor

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• 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 highpaced working environment
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
• Ability to become Valmont trained and certified overhead crane
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in the production facility
• Read blueprints and specifications
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These 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. Must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the supervisor
• The ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an ontime result without errors
• 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
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts:

Work is performed in an outdoor yard environment and an indoor shop environment. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise fumes excessive heat/cold dust welding arc all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas smoke confined spaces and weather elements. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The job requires safety glasses hearing protection and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the majority of the work shift driving a forklift and material moving equipment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards:

This job requires driving material moving equipment in a safe manner. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position. Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips falls strains pinch points tripping hazards shot blasting equipment high pressure air nozzles material handling equipment.

Benefits

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

• Healthcare (medical prescription dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid shortterm and longterm disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation Type 2 diabetes reversal oneonone health coaching mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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