2nd Shift Material Handler Shipping/Receiving

Valmont Industries

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a SECOND SHIFT POSITION 3:30pm to 12:00am Monday - Friday. This is an individual contributor position responsible for receiving, unloading, and storing incoming product loads and inspecting finished products for damage and defects.  The incumbent will operate forklift equipment to move material.  They will be responsible for identifying material and product being loaded and unloaded.  The incumbent will create tags for products being unloaded, which may involve taking notes and pictures and entering that information into the computer.  Incumbent will be responsible for inspecting galvanized product to ensure a high-quality finished product and making recommendations to resolve any damage or defects found in products.  Interact with customers and truck drivers, coordinating special handling as a result of an inspection, work safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• No Degree. 2 years relevant experience
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns
• Ability to safely operate forklifts
• Ability to inspect to ensure that products meet quality standards
• Ability to bundle, crate, box, and wrap products to be shipped
• Ability to load a truck
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently throughout a shift
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Stand 90% of a shift and work outside in extreme weather conditions
• High awareness for safety
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years' experience operating a forklift in a professional environment
• One year experience in a Shipping/Receiving or Distribution position

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts with the capacity to move up to 22,000 lbs. of material on and off of flatbed trailers
• Communicating potential problems or needs with material to the Lead or Supervisor
• Inspect incoming material for proper venting and hanging. Must be able to identify coated material.
• Inspect galvanized material to ensure it meets the quality standards, reject material that does not meet quality standards, and coordinate special handling for this material
• Read tags, bills of lading, and shipping and receiving papers
• Verify tags on incoming product with details including piece count and finished product packaging
• Move pieces of steel and other material up to 50 pounds by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
• Operate small hand tools including tape measures, micrometers, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns
• Assist in area housekeeping and clean up
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees