Material Handler

Valeo Kapec.; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Valeo is a global automotive supplier seeking a Production Operator to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate forklifts and hand tools, follow detailed work instructions, and perform quality checks to ensure compliance with production standards.

The role requires reading manufacturing documents, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime may be available to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Able to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Strong command of the English language, written and verbal.
• Able to lift 20–50 lbs daily.
• Reliable, with initiative and quality focus.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Team player and cooperative.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and perform rework with understanding of products.
• Read complex manufacturing documentation and follow instructions.
• Perform quality activities including self-inspection and stop scrap.
• Update production records and test results.
• Communicate problems to appropriate personnel.
• Identify discrepant materials to supervisor.
• Complete tasks per manufacturing schedules and standard times.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Wear all necessary PPE.
• Operate handheld technology and basic computer skills.
• Work in a limited climate control environment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of driving for both drivers and passengers!

What you will win:

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About Valeo:

Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2019, the Group generated sales of 19.2 billion euros and invested 13% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2019, Valeo had 191 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 114,700 people in 33 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

About the Role:

• Operating of ForkTruck
• Tasks require a high level of skill with a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
• Typically involves a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
• Must be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
• Operators are also responsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and stop scrap activities
• Updates production records and test results
• Communicates problems to appropriate personnel
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Develop versatility and competence in all related job tasks and operations
• Wear all necessary PPE
• Operation of handheld technology and basis computer skills
• Working within a limited climate control environment

What You Should Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent, or evidence of exceptional ability
• Flexible work availability and comfortable with overtime as needed
• Open minded to working in an assigned production department
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must have ability to use basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and basic division)
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality 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
• Cooperate and function in a team based environment

Shift:

7:00a-3:30p

Overtime as needed

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO2 emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents.

More information about valeo

More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com

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Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-10-21 Join Us !