Inventory & Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Valmont Group; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Voluntary programs like tobacco ce

Job summary

Valmont in Brenham, TX is seeking a material handler to move raw materials and manage inventory in a manufacturing setting. You will operate forklifts, cranes, and straddle trucks, ensuring accurate issuing and receiving of parts in the IFS/MRP system.

The role starts at $20.34 per hour with potential step increases and a discretionary annual bonus. This is a first-shift, 7 AM–5 PM role with occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification.
• Complete overhead crane training.
• Become proficient in operating a straddle truck.

Responsibilities

• Assure the proper identification of parts being received and issued to shop orders by part number, description, quantity and quality.
• Complete receiving and issuing transaction of parts to shop orders by the means of the MRP system to assure inventory control.
• Complete kit-up of shop orders by following the shop schedule.
• Utilize Valmont's IFS computer system to assure inventory control of component parts that will be used for the assembly area.
• Performs inventory cycle counts and correct any errors and/or discrepancies.
• Move completed work from manufacturing area to be staged in shipping yard.
• Identify proper storage areas for component parts and decide how to organize area for maximum storage with easy access.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Read and write English

Manufacturing math

6 months manufacturing experience

6 months heavy equipment experience

6 months inventory control system

Forklift certification

Overhead crane training

Proficiency with straddle truck

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IFS/MRP system

Inventory control software (MRP)

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Straddle truck

Job description

Valmont in Brenham, TX is seeking a material handler to move raw materials and manage inventory in a manufacturing setting. You will operate forklifts, cranes, and straddle trucks, ensuring accurate issuing and receiving of parts in the IFS/MRP system.

The role starts at $20.34 per hour with potential step increases and a discretionary annual bonus. This is a first-shift, 7 AM–5 PM role with occasional overtime as needed.