Material Handler

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Recreational amenities

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Houston to load products safely and accurately according to policies. You will identify materials by part number, stage orders, and update records with shortages, while using the MRP system to process finished goods from production.

The role requires forklift and overhead crane experience, operation of straddle/yard trucks, and ability to perform heavy lifting. It offers a full-time schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 6 months prior experience in manufacturing environment.
• 6 months prior experience operating heavy equipment.
• 6 months prior experience using inventory control systems.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Previous overhead crane experience.
• Previous experience operating a straddle truck and terminal/yard trucks for shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Identify material by part number, description, quantity and quality.
• Gather customer orders and stage by stop schedule and update consolidation cards for shortages.
• Complete all computer transactions using the MRP system for finished goods from production areas.
• Use ship papers and load sheets to identify products to be loaded as required.
• Transport product to staging area using straddle truck and forklift.
• Operate overhead cranes to move pole product between bolsters.
• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Move products to avoid tripping hazards and dispose of wood dunnage safely.
• Assist in loading trailers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Straddle truck operation

MRP system

Inventory control system

Manufacturing math

Heavy equipment operation

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IFS system

Job description

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.

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041

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?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

While working under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person, the Material Handler will be responsible for the complete process of loading all products safely and accurately according to company policies, procedures and work instructions.

Essential Functions

• Be responsible for the proper identification of material being loaded or unloaded by part number, description, quantity and quality
• Be responsible for gathering customer orders and staging by stop schedule on the consolidation card and updating the consolidation cards for shortages
• Be responsible for completing all computer transactions through the use of the MRP system on all finished goods coming from the productions areas
• Use ship papers and CDR load sheets to identify product to be loaded as required
• Transport product to the staging area using straddle truck and forklift
• Be responsible for operating overhead cranes to lift/move pole product from bolsters to bolsters
• Perform general housekeeping which includes and not limited to sweeping, painting, operating powered sweeper and mopping
• Exercise a keen sense of awareness when moving product to dispose of wood dunnage with exposed by product to avoid tripping hazards.
• Assist in loading trailers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• 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
• Previous forklift operating experience
• Previous overhead crane experience
• Previous experience operating a straddle truck and specialized shag truck (terminal tractor, yard truck for shipping and receiving)

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 1-year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1-year prior working experience operating heavy equipment1-year prior working experience using IFS system to tract work orders
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

Physical effort is moderate to heavy. A high degree of physical effort is used due to continuous heavy lifting. Employee is lifting 35 to 50 lbs. approximately 80-90% of the time. Standing, bending, or walking is required 85% of the time. Loading ESS products can cause the employee to climb and lift in unusual positions. Securing platforms, containers and flatbeds means that the employee must be able to climb up to 8' off the ground. Pushing and pulling to place carts in close quarters takes extra physical effort. Although some items weigh more, a maximum lift of 50 lbs. is all that is required.

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 [e-mail].