Southyard Material Handler

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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Shift: M-F from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Compensation: $24.21 per hour ($22.21 per hour plus $2 shift differential per hour)

A Brief Summary of This Position

This incumbent supports the receiving yard activities of receiving, storing and issuing materials. Responsibility will include unloading various types of materials and purchased parts in a safe and timely manner. The incumbent will inspect various parts and match to blueprints or packing slips to verify part numbers, size etc. as well as inspect for damage and ensure proper processes and compliance standards are followed and report deficiencies to assure the highest possible revenue for Valmont. The incumbent will be responsible for operating various industrial equipment and tools to create the maximum efficiency for the department and company to move items to the correct storage location. The environment is fast-past, high volume and requires a strong attention to detail, accuracy and decision making capability. The incumbent will service various departments within Valmont thru this role.

Essential Functions:

• Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part number, size, and quantity and inspect for damage.
• Operate material handling equipment including machines such as cranes, straddle truck, forklift and shag truck.
• Provide accurate data entry into QAD/IFS regarding production location and inventory.
• Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard or plant.
• Operate small hand tools - tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, banders and gas welding equipment.
• Performs inspections of materials for proper stacking and loading and move tag accuracy. 
• Performs audits within the storeroom.
• Bands, bundles and packages parts using proper storage techniques.
• Oversees the training of other Material Handlers.
• Maintains good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Assist within other areas of Valmont as needed.

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

• One to three years of professional work experience in a similar Material Handler position.
• Working knowledge of forklift traffic regulations such as over height, over wide, and over weight.
• Ability to operate small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, banders and gas welding equipment.
• Ability to climb in to the forklift, stoop, crouch and move about the shop and yard areas.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lift 20 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in the English language.
• Ability to read specifications, bills of material, and simple blueprints.
• Working knowledge of e-mail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, communication, and follow through skills.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple distractions.
• Ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• The ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, straddle trucks, shag trucks, side loaders and weigh counting scales.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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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