Material Handler

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America is seeking a Material Handler in Reno, NV to support site supply chain and production. You will load, move, and store materials, ensuring timely shipment to customers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, staging materials, and data entry on SAP. The role requires the flexibility to work overtime and lift 20–50 lbs regularly, with a focus on efficient, safe workflows in a busy automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand general work instructions.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates reliability, initiative, and safety focus.
• Capable of standing for long periods and performing repetitive duties.
• Ability to lift 20–50 lbs daily.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• 2 years shipping and receiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate in full compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Obtain Valeo certification to safely operate Valeo powered industrial equipment.
• Support production schedules and pre-stage supplies to service operators, machines, and processing positions to maintain continuous process flow.
• Move, store, and issue raw, in‑process, and finished materials to and from production areas using manual handling or equipment.
• Input and retrieve data on a data terminal, manage labels, shipper assignments, and JIT calls as required.
• Assist with SAP system and other material handling duties as instructed.

Skills

Overtime readiness

Read Instructions

English proficiency

Reliability & initiative

Standing endurance

Lifting 20-50 lbs

Safety orientation

Valid driver’s license

Shipping & receiving exp.

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Mission

To function in a group of direct labor personnel in the production of a quality, cost-effective product; to maintain adequate production schedules and ensure the timely shipment of product to customers; to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations regarding safety and environment; To load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, and/or trailers.

Responsibilities

Performing each phase of job in full compliance with all company, state and/or federal safety and environmental regulations. Obtain Valeo certification to safely operate Valeo powered industrial equipment. Operators have to perform safety checks on equipment prior and throughout the shift depending on any additional circumstances. Operators are expected to follow equipment procedures at all times. Working with established production schedules, pre‑stage required supplies and materials to supply and service operators, machines, and/or processing positions with proper materials and supplies to maintain continuous and uninterrupted process flow. Obtain, move, and/or store raw, in‑process, and/or finished materials and supplies to and from production and other designated areas manually or with assigned material handling equipment in accordance with standard procedure as required. Perform other related duties such as load and/or unload materials and supplies to or from production processing equipment. Arrange storage, hold and production supply areas in a manner to facilitate proper rotation, appearance, and accessibility while respecting zoning, 5S and improvements by their team. Perform other related duties such as break down and/or dispose of or store packing materials, check identification of materials and product and correct as needed, duplicate labels if needed, sort and store salvage/rework materials, dispose of waste, make up/break down crates and boxes, handle materials, take inventories or cycle checks; issue materials. Use a data terminal to input and retrieve data, duplicate labels, assign shippers and receive JIT calls, etc. as required or as instructed in assigned areas. Assume additional responsibility for SAP System.

Qualifications/Skills

• Flexible work availability and comfortable with overtime as needed.
• Ability to read and understand general work instructions.
• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and safety focused.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs on a daily basis.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment.
• Valid state issued driver's license.
• 2 years shipping and receiving experience preferred.

Required PPE

• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes
• Class II Vest
• Hardhat

Material Handler

Organization: Site Supply Chain

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Permanent contract

Job Posting Date: 2025-07-29

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi‑cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

More information on www.valeo.com

As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share