Material Handler

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person and is responsible for safely and accurately loading products in accordance with company policies, procedures, and work instructions. The position performs work at the Brenham, Texas facility and supports material identification, order gathering and staging, inventory-system transactions, product movement, and trailer loading. The stated main location site is Valmont United Galvanizing (VUG) in Houston, but the position performs work and reports to the Brenham facility.

This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Work outside that standard schedule may be required as needed. Starting pay is $20.50 per hour, and the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

The role involves work in production facilities and frequent exposure to outside elements, with required personal protective equipment. Physical effort is moderate to heavy, including frequent lifting, standing, bending, walking, climbing, and pushing or pulling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• At least 6 months of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 months of experience operating heavy equipment.
• At least 6 months of experience using a computer inventory control system.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Previous overhead crane experience.
• Previous experience operating a straddle truck and specialized shag truck (terminal tractor or yard truck for shipping and receiving).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• One year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• One year of experience using the IFS system to track work orders.
• Ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance.
• Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Identify materials being loaded or unloaded by part number, description, quantity, and quality.
• Gather customer orders and stage them according to the stop schedule on the consolidation card; update the cards for shortages.
• Complete computer transactions in the MRP system for finished goods coming from production areas.
• Use shipping papers and CDR load sheets to identify products for loading.
• Transport products to the staging area using a straddle truck and forklift.
• Operate overhead cranes to move pole products from bolsters to bolsters.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, painting, operating a powered sweeper, and mopping.
• Use awareness when moving products and dispose of wood dunnage with exposed byproduct to avoid tripping hazards.
• Assist with loading trailers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED