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Valmont Industries, Inc. Material Handler in McCook, Nebraska
75 South Hwy 83 McCook Nebraska 69001-8569
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
Starting pay: $21.23/hour
Full time hours, Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ Overtime as needed)
A Brief Summary of This Position :
The Material Handler 2 is an individual contributor. This person must be a highly driven individual that is responsible for transporting products and materials within the manufacturing areas and maintaining material storage as directed by manufacturing and inventory control procedures. This position will also perform miscellaneous material handling, as needed.
Essential Functions :
Utilize all safety devices,wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment,and adhere to all Valmont safety policies.
Lead by example to promote and nurture asafetyminded environment.
Operate with proper priorities, safety first, quality, then delivery and cost
Supply manufacturingworkstationswith materials from storage inventorylocations.
Locate and gatherparts.
Place materials in their proper storage inventorylocation.
Write part descriptions and quantity on outer boxes, as needed.
Receive incoming material shipments.
Load and unload trucks, asneeded.
Report material damagesand shortagesto Lead, Shift Supervisor,Manufacturing,OperationsManager &/or Plant Manager
Verify material and product inventorylevels; if applicable based on location, alsoassistwith cycle counts.
Support improvement efforts and seek continuous improvements within the Productiondepartment.
If applicable based on location, useoverheadcrane to load/unload machinery.
Other duties asrequiredand/or assigned.
Galvanizing sites only:
This individual will prepare, process and store materials before and after the galvanizing process. Key duties include hanging and unhanging parts as well as cleaning up parts.
Inspect andidentifyproduction fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items
If applicable based on department, perform paddling functions at the kettle including the use of air guns.
If applicable based on the department, the Material Handler may work around chemicals such as acids, caustics, and zinc used in the galvanizing process. Safe handling procedures, proper PPE use, and compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulationsisrequired.
If applicable based on the department, the individualis required towork safely while wearing the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes the use of a respirator or Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR). Compliance with OSHA standards requires the successful completion of a medical questionnaire,trainingand a respirator fit test, which maynecessitatetrimming or removing facial hair that interferes with the proper seal of the respirator.
Other Important D etails about the Role :
The employee mustmaintaina safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
The employeeis responsible forownwork.
Elkhart IN, Plymouth IN, Birmingham AL: Schedule for this role is day shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00am – 3:30pm, including Fridays & weekends, as needed.
Farmington MN: Shift and schedule may vary, including Fridays & weekends, as needed.
This position reports directlytotheGalvanizingor WeldingSupervisordependent onrole.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematicalcalculations.
PreviousForklift certification or the ability toacquirea forkliftcertification.
If applicable based on location,abilitytooperateoverhead cranes andacquireoverhead crane certification.
If applicable based on location, abilitytooperatehand and banding tools
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines associated with working in a fast-paced manufacturingenvironment.
Ability to read,comprehendand interpret work instructions,drawings,and/orblueprints.
Previousexperience usinga tapemeasureand gauges to accurately measure parts andmaterials.
Ifapplicablebased on location,abilityto work outside in extreme heat or cold.
If applicable based on location, must beaccuratein logging inventory transactions
The ability to work overtime whenrequiredfor business needs
Ability to physically lift, push or pull up to 50pounds.
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
6 months on-the-job experienceoperatinga forklift within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
Inventory control experience.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook,Exceland Word
Ability to solve problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
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
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
- That’s the value we add.