Material Handler (Evening Shift)

Material Handler

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 :

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

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :

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 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.

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