Material Handler 4 - Evenings
Evening material handler loading/unloading, operating forklifts & cranes, managing inventory
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Material Handler, reporting to the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person, is responsible for loading products safely and accurately according to company policies, procedures, and work instructions. This is a second‑shift evening position, Monday‑Friday from 3 PM to 11 PM, with a starting hourly rate of $19.65 plus a $1.00 shift differential and step‑pay increases at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years. • Identify material by part number, description, quantity, and quality during loading/unloading. • Gather and stage customer orders; update consolidation cards for shortages. • Complete computer transactions using the MRP system for finished goods. • Use ship papers and CDR load sheets to verify product for loading. • Transport product to staging area with straddle truck and forklift. • Operate overhead cranes to move pole product between bolsters. • Perform general housekeeping: sweeping, painting, powered sweeping, and mopping. • Safely dispose of wood dunnage to prevent tripping hazards. • Assist in loading trailers as needed. • Demonstrate quality assurance by accurately checking own work.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸material identification
- ▸order staging
- ▸mrp transactions
- ▸load verification
- ▸crane operation
- ▸product transport
What You Bring
The work environment includes production facilities that require personal protective equipment such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection, as well as exposure to outdoor elements. Physical effort is moderate to heavy, involving continuous lifting of 35‑50 lb, standing, bending, climbing up to 8 ft, and maneuvering carts in tight spaces. • Hold a high school diploma or GED and be able to read and write English. • Apply basic manufacturing math skills. • Have at least 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment, heavy equipment operation, and computer inventory control systems. • Prior experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and straddle trucks. • Preferred: 1 year manufacturing experience, heavy equipment operation, and IFS system usage.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸manufacturing math
- ▸,forklift,
- ▸overhead crane
- ▸,ifs,
- ▸heavy equipment
Benefits
Valmont offers a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, and wellness programs like tobacco cessation and health coaching. • Receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
Work Environment
Onsite