Material Handler

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Midland, PA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is seeking a motivated individual for a General Shop Help position in its Midland, Pennsylvania Coatings Division. The role prepares products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts. Work also involves handling steel and fixtures, supporting pickling and galvanizing preparation, maintaining product quality, and assisting with plant cleanup and safe operations.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher.
• Ability to stand for long periods (the length of the shift) in an open-air environment, wear PPE, and maintain a safe work environment.
• High awareness of safety at all times.
• Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of previous experience in a galvanizing position.
• Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges, including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen acetylene torches, and mill gauges.
• Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions.
• Certification in heavy equipment operation, including forklift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fixtures, chains, and hooks and ensure their safe use and disposition.
• Hand-wire small to medium-sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking.
• Move lightweight steel pieces by hand between locations in the plant and yard.
• Perform paddling functions, including using air guns to blow off zinc needles, to enhance the quality of galvanized products.
• Use air- or electric-powered tools to prepare or clean steel for pickling or galvanizing.
• Assist with general plant cleanup and housekeeping.
• Work safely and protect oneself and others from accidents and injuries.

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 such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed