Galvanizing Material Handler (1st Shift)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • McCook, NE

3d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure
• The ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, and mill gauges
• The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• High awareness for safety
• The ability to work 1-2 shifts of overtime per week
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures and work instructions in a safe and efficient manner including: hanging angle on spreader bars, staging of tubular products (i.e. pipe,), and preparing various small parts for the galvanizing process to include custom products
• Communicating potential problems with material to the Crew leader or Shift Supervisor before the material is galvanized
• Inspect and identify production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking
• Move pieces of steel up to 50 pounds by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
• Perform paddling functions at the kettle, including the use of air guns
• Operate air and electric powered tools on black and galvanized steel
• Perform postoperative cleanup on all galvanized parts, including packaging and banding outgoing material
• Operate forklift as needed
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees