Material Handler

Victaulic; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is hiring a Material Handler – Level 1 at our Utah Facility in West Jordan. You will safely move, store, and transfer materials, operate forklifts, support inventory, and assist assembly as part of our Materials team.

The role requires a high school diploma and forklift certification, ability to lift 45 pounds, strong safety practices, and good communication. You will document work, follow 5S and ERP/WMS processes, and contribute to continuous improvement while working overtime as

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma.
• Previous forklift operation/certification.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds.
• Understanding and application of workplace safety procedures.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, store, and transfer materials including forklift operation.
• Receive, move, stage, issue, and account for raw materials and production components.
• Perform daily inspections of powered lift trucks and verify safe operating condition.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and follow FIFO and inventory control procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Victaulic

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions with over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Our manufacturing teams are the backbone of everything we do—producing high-quality products used in more than 140 countries to support some of the world’s most critical structures.

Job Description

Material Handler

[West Jordan, UT / UCF]

[Shift: 1st] | Full-Time

THE ROLE

We're hiring a Material Handler – Level 1 at our Utah Facility. You'll safely move, store, and transfer materials — including forklift operation, inventory support, and assembly assistance — as part of our Materials team.

What You'll Do

• Consistently demonstrate safe material handling and warehouse practices, including safe forklift operation within Fabrication and Warehouse areas
• Properly receive, move, stage, issue, and account for raw materials and production components, including picking, preparing, packing, and transferring for shipment
• Perform daily inspections of all powered lift trucks and verify safe operating condition
• Competently operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material handling equipment, including bundling and palletizing
• Accurately identify material types, part numbers, heat numbers, and inventory labels
• Maintain organized inventory locations and proper material storage practices, following FIFO and inventory control procedures where applicable
• Perform basic ERP/WMS transactions accurately, including navigating Mendix for manufacturing/catalog picking and BPCS for warehouse picking
• Assist with assembly operations, including operating, monitoring, and inspecting assembly machines, tools, dip tanks, paint lines, impregnators, and related equipment
• Support quality assurance by inspecting and preparing materials/products for shipment, ensuring compliance with reliability and process control requirements
• Complete all daily checklists and TPMs, and ensure area 5S duties are completed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with company safety standards
• Accurately document work performed, inspection findings, and time and materials used
• Communicate with Line Leads, Shift Supervisors, Engineers, and Planners on equipment issues and production needs
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve workplace efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve quality
• Willing to unload trucks and transfer material from outside locations, including during inclement weather, and work overtime as business needs require

What You Need

• High school diploma
• Previous forklift operation/certification
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform tasks involving fine and gross motor skills
• Understanding and application of workplace safety procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, self-motivated, and detail oriented
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Windows software; ability to use manual and electronic inventory systems
• Familiarity with SWI/SOP processes
• Good understanding of shop math and
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $20-24 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for shift differentials, overtime pay, and the full benefits package described above

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

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