Material Handler - Evenings

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

22h • 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. Standard Shift: 2nd shift (Evenings) Monday - Friday 3PM - 11PM. There will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift (above). Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG4): $20.34 + $1.00 per hour shift differential. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 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 tract 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 productions 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