Material Handler

Position: Material Handler - Days
2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas
*** 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.

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* 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*.
** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** While working under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person, the Material Handler will be responsible for the complete process of loading all products safely and accurately according to company policies, procedures and work instructions.
** Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM
**** Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $19.65
**** Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years
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* Essential Functions:

*** Be responsible for the proper identification of material being loaded or unloaded by part number, description, quantity and quality
* Be responsible for gathering customer orders and staging by stop schedule on the consolidation card and updating the consolidation cards for shortages
* Be responsible for completing all computer transactions through the use of the MRP system on all finished goods coming from the productions areas
* Use ship papers and CDR load sheets to identify product to be loaded as required
* Transport product to the staging area using straddle truck and forklift
* Be responsible for operating overhead cranes to lift/move pole product from bolsters to bolsters
* Perform general housekeeping which includes and not limited to sweeping, painting, operating powered sweeper and mopping
* Exercise a keen sense of awareness when moving product to dispose of wood dunnage with exposed by product to avoid tripping hazards.
* Assist in loading trailers as needed
* Other duties as assigned
** Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

):
*** High School Diploma or GED
* Must be able to read and write English
* 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)
** Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These

Qualifications:

*** 1 year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
* 1 year prior working experience operating heavy equipment
* 1 year prior working experience using IFS system to tract work orders
* The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
* A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
** Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
** Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection.  There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements.  Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

Physical effort is moderate to heavy. A high degree of physical effort is used due to continuous heavy lifting. Employee is lifting 35 to 50 lbs. approximately 80-90% of the time. Standing, bending, or walking is required 85% of the time. Loading ESS products can cause the employee to climb and lift in unusual positions. Securing platforms, containers and flatbeds means that the employee must be able to climb up to 8’ off the ground.

Pushing and pulling to place carts in close quarters takes extra physical effort. Although…