Material Handler - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

While working under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person, the Material Handler will be responsible for the complete process of loading all products safely and accurately according to company policies, procedures and work instructions. The standard shift is 1st shift (Days) Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM, but work hours may be required outside the standard shift. The starting hourly pay rate is $20.34, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• 6 months prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 6 months prior experience operating heavy equipment
• 6 months prior experience using computer inventory control system
• Previous forklift operating experience
• Previous overhead crane experience
• Previous experience operating a straddle truck and specialized shag truck (terminal tractor, yard truck for shipping and receiving)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year prior working experience operating heavy equipment
• 1 year prior working experience using IFS system to track work orders
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the proper identification of material being loaded or unloaded by part number, description, quantity and quality.
• Be responsible for gathering customer orders and staging by stop schedule on the consolidation card and updating the consolidation cards for shortages.
• Be responsible for completing all computer transactions through the use of the MRP system on all finished goods coming from the production areas.
• Use ship papers and CDR load sheets to identify product to be loaded as required.
• Transport product to the staging area using straddle truck and forklift.
• Be responsible for operating overhead cranes to lift/move pole product from bolsters to bolsters.
• Perform general housekeeping which includes and not limited to sweeping, painting, operating powered sweeper and mopping.
• Exercise a keen sense of awareness when moving product to dispose of wood dunnage with exposed by product to avoid tripping hazards.
• Assist in loading trailers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED