Material Handler

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

7d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Material Handler is to ensure product and parts are transported (using industrial motorized equipment) to the proper storage or work locations in a fast-paced environment while maintaining employee and equipment safety. This position will utilize a computer system to locate part numbers and update inventory accurately.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and count accurately
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds with 20-pound objects being lifted repeatedly throughout the shift
• Ability to climb into the forklift, stoop, crouch and move about the shop and yard area
• Working knowledge of using e-mail
• Ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• Ability to operate overhead cranes (including cab-over mag crane), forklifts, shag trucks, side loaders and weigh counting scales.
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, small riveters, banders and gas welding equipment
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, communication, and follow-through skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple distractions
• Three (3) plus years of experience

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various types of materials and parts for internal and external customers
• Band, bundle, and package parts insuring minimum product damage
• Operate small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, small riveters, banders and gas welding equipment
• Operate forklift, shag trucks, and side loader equipment
• Responsible for determining proper location of parts
• Ensuring inventory counts are accurate
• Work as a team and ensure a safe working environment

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