Material Handler

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

3575 25th St SE Salem Oregon 97302-1123

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?

Material Handler I is responsible for safely moving materials and products throughout the manufacturing facility, supporting production flow, and maintaining organized inventory.

This role plays a key part in ensuring materials are available where and when needed to keep operations running efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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
• Identify and report equipment issues, material discrepancies, or safety concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and warehouse operations

Competencies

• Safety Focus – Follows safety procedures, uses PPE properly, and identifies/reports hazards
• Attention to Detail – Accurately counts, inspects, and verifies materials and inventory
• Reliability & Accountability – Dependable, punctual, and takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Teamwork – Works effectively with production, shipping, and supervisors to support workflow
• Work Ethic – Maintains productivity in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Communication – Clearly communicates material needs, issues, and concerns
• Adaptability – Adjusts to changing priorities and supports multiple areas as needed
• Equipment Operation – Safely operates (or learns to operate) forklift and material handling equipment
• Problem Solving- Identifies basic issues and escalates discrepancies or concerns appropriately

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

• 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
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and basic documentation
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety practices

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].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.