Temp - Material Handler

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska is hiring a Material Handler for galvanizing prep work. You will hang and stage components, inspect fixtures, and assist with pickling and galvanizing using hand tools and PPE. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy plant environment.

The position offers 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with respective base pay and shift differentials. Strong attention to detail and physical capability are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to add and subtract.
• Working knowledge of production hand tools and gauges.
• High safety awareness at all times.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates passion and integrity with drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products and materials for galvanizing.
• Inspect and identify production fixtures, chains, and hooks for repair or disposal.
• Hand wire small to medium parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Move steel pieces by hand within plant and yard.
• Perform paddling to improve galvanized product quality.
• Operate tools and PPE as required and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Reading instructions

Math basics

Tools & gauges

Safety awareness

Tape measure reading

Manual lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Job description

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.

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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?

Available Shift

• 1st Shift- Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm
• 2nd Shift- Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 11:00pm
• 3rd Shift- Sunday to Thursday from 10:30 pm. to 7:00 am.

Compensation

• 1st Shift - $24.62 base pay
• 2nd & 3rd Shift - $26.62 base pay ($24.62 + $2.00 shift differential p/hour)

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This is an individual contributor position responsible for preparing products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing. The Material Handler will also be responsible for inspecting and identifying production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items. Incumbent will also hand wire small to medium sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing, pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking, and move pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard. The Material Handler also performs paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles. Additional duties include using air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing, assisting in general plant clean up and housekeeping, and working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes the ability to complete a respirator fit test per OSHA standards which requires candidate/incumbent to trim or remove facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator.

Essential Functions

• Screen materials to be galvanized and report unsafe or inappropriate materials.
• Operate the overhead bridge crane in a safe, secure, and productive manner.
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of galvanized products.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Inspect and report any materials that are rusty, damaged, bent, missing welds, or improperly vented.

Important Details About The Role

The Material Handler reports to the Shift Supervisor, who in turn reports to the Production Manager or Operations Manager. Within the current organizational structure, the Operations Manager reports directly to the General Manager of the Valley Coatings site. The Material Handler does not have any direct subordinates but does support the General Shop Help. The job level held is that of individual contributor within the function of Production.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to add and subtract.
• A working knowledge of production hand tools and gauges.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• The ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• One year of previous experience in a galvanizing or coatings environment.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety.
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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