Material Handler

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Plymouth, Indiana, is seeking a Material Handler to load and unload shipments, inspect products, and prepare packing lists at our facility.

Role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and roughly 2 years of material handling experience, with forklift operation as a key supported duty. Apply today to join a safety‑driven team in a stable, on‑site role.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from trucks; verify orders.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing products for damage and accuracy.
• Prepare packing lists, receiving reports and bills of lading.
• Operate forklift and assist with material handling as needed.
• Count and pack items for shipment; check against packing lists.
• Follow safety rules and attend department meetings.

Skills

Shop mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

1545 Pidco Drive Plymouth Indiana 46563-1354

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?

• Work with other shipping team members to load and unload product from a flatbed truck. Inspect all incoming and outgoing product to verify that it is finished, damage free, and that all product listed on the order is loaded.
• Work with other shipping personnel requiring assistance. Provide timely feedback to the lead and/or supervisor regarding product issues, driver issues, or any event that would create a safety concern or delivery delay.
• Follow all prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Participate in all department meetings as needed.
• Sort, count and inspect materials and products as requested.
• Prepare/audit necessary paperwork, packing lists, receiving reports and bills of lading.
• Prepare receiving report on incoming material for inventory stock and delivers material into designated area.
• Count and pack a variety of small and medium component parts or products in cardboard or wooden boxes and other containers for shipment. Check against packing lists for inclusion of all parts.
• Apply special labels or stencils as necessary.
• Load and unload company vehicles manually, by hand truck, or forklift for distribution and pick up inter-company supplies, products, and parts. Operate company vehicles for distribution of company products between departments, following routing and delivery.
• Receive, check, and count a wide variety of incoming inventories from suppliers to stock by computer entry. Match purchase order to packing list. Fill out proper receiving reports.
• Count and pack component parts for U.P.S. and/or Federal Express. Operate U.P.S. and Federal Express machines and complete appropriate manifests for shipments.
• Comply with Company's attendance policy.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.

Perform Other Essential Functions As Required Or Directed.

Education/Knowledge/Experience: Requires the use of shop mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions, at a level generally associated with a high school diploma or GED. A minimum of 2 years previous experience in material handling required.

Complexity of duties: Requires the use of some judgment to comply with instructions and standard procedures, involving making minor decisions.

Physical Demand: Medium physical effort consisting of continually lifting or moving material weighing up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions/Hazards: Outside Environment. Exposed to all weather conditions. Potential hazards would be minor cuts, bruises, and strains while bending and stooping in conjunction with material handling.

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.

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