Forklift Operator & Material Flow Specialist

Valmont Industries; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work-life balance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Salem, OR is seeking a Material Handler I to safely move materials throughout the manufacturing facility and support production flow. This role involves forklift operation, stocking inventory, and maintaining organized materials to keep operations running efficiently.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year forklift experience, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A safe, fast-paced environment experience is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate (or obtain certification to operate) a forklift.
• Basic math skills with the ability to perform counts and simple calculations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to safely move materials between departments, yard, and production areas.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and finished goods.
• Stock and organize materials in designated inventory locations.
• Supply production areas with materials to maintain workflow and efficiency.
• Perform basic visual inspections of incoming materials for quality and accuracy.
• Conduct counts and verify inventory against documentation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Valmont Industries in Salem, OR is seeking a Material Handler I to safely move materials throughout the manufacturing facility and support production flow. This role involves forklift operation, stocking inventory, and maintaining organized materials to keep operations running efficiently.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year forklift experience, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A safe, fast-paced environment experience is essential.