Material Handler (Ground Hand)

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallourec - North America in Houston is seeking a Material Handler to support daily yard operations, loading and unloading pipe, staging materials, inventory control, and forklift operation in an outdoor industrial setting. You will verify quantities, heat numbers, lengths, and product IDs, operate yard equipment, perform cycle counts, band and prepare materials for customer orders, and maintain a safe, organized yard.

The role requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in pipe yards or industrial environments is preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to identify pipe products and materials.
• Experience loading/unloading flatbeds is a plus.
• Comfortable outdoors in all weather and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Manage load, unload, and stage pipe and related materials.
• Assist with receiving and shipping activities.
• Verify material quantities, heat numbers, lengths, and IDs.
• Operate yard equipment such as backhoe, dozer, forklifts, sweeper, sprayer.
• Conduct visual inspections of incoming/outgoing materials.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Band, tag, and prepare materials for orders and shipment.
• Maintain yard organization and housekeeping standards.
• Assist drivers with safe loading/unloading practices.
• Perform general labor duties to support operations.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Dozer

RF scanner use

Job description

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Material Handler, you will play a critical role in supporting our Supply Chain operations by ensuring materials are safely received, stored, tracked, and distributed while maintaining inventory accuracy and product traceability.

Position Summary

The ground hand is responsible for supporting daily yard operations, including assisting with the loading and unloading of pipe, material staging, inventory control, forklift operation, truck inspections, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. This position works primarily outdoors and requires a strong work ethic, attention to safety, and the ability to perform physical labor in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the load, unload, and stage pipe and related materials.
• Assist with receiving and shipping activities.
• Verify material quantities, heat numbers, lengths, and product identification.
• Operate yard equipment such as backhoe, dozer, forklifts, sweeper, dust suppressant sprayer.
• Conduct visual inspections of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Band, tag, and prepare materials for customer orders and shipment.
• Maintain yard organization and housekeeping standards.
• Assist truck drivers with safe loading and unloading practices.
• Perform general labor duties as needed to support operations.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pipe yard, steel yard, construction, oil & gas, or industrial environment preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to identify and handle various pipe products and materials.
• Experience loading and unloading flatbeds a plus.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Pipe yard operations
• OCTG and line pipe handling
• Flatbed truck loading
• Inventory control
• RF scanner use
• Forklift
• Yard equipment
• Tallying tools

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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