Material Handler — Forklift & Crane Operator

Valmont Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k retirement plan with company"},{

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Material Handler to manage the full process of loading products safely and accurately per company instructions. The role involves identifying materials, staging orders, performing inventory transactions, and assisting with loading and unloading using straddle trucks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

The position requires 6 months of manufacturing and equipment operation experience, ability to work in a physically demanding environment, and adherence

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to use common manufacturing math.
• 6 months prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 6 months prior experience operating heavy equipment.
• 6 months prior experience using computer inventory control system.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Previous overhead crane experience.
• Previous experience operating a straddle truck and specialized shag truck (terminal tractor, yard truck for shipping and receiving).

Responsibilities

• Identify material by part number, description, quantity and quality.
• Gather customer orders and staging by stop schedule and update shortage cards.
• Perform MRP system transactions for finished goods from production areas.
• Use ship papers and load sheets to identify product to load.
• Transport product to staging area with forklift/straddle crane.
• Operate overhead cranes to move pole product between bolsters.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety.
• Assist loading trailers as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing math

Heavy equipment operation

Inventory control software

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Straddle/shag truck experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MRP system

IFS system

Job description

Valmont Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Material Handler to manage the full process of loading products safely and accurately per company instructions. The role involves identifying materials, staging orders, performing inventory transactions, and assisting with loading and unloading using straddle trucks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

The position requires 6 months of manufacturing and equipment operation experience, ability to work in a physically demanding environment, and adherence