Material Handler-Crossarm at Pure Metal Galvanizing A Valmont Company

Newberry, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Overhead Crane Operation, Safety Compliance, Basic Mathematics, Blueprint Reading, Measuring Tools, IFS Software, Warehouse Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Quality Control

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108 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? Apply now. A Brief Summary of This Position: The Material Handler is an individual contributor role responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials and products throughout the facility. This highly motivated individual ensures production areas are properly supplied, inventory is accurately maintained, and materials are handled in accordance with manufacturing, inventory control, and safety procedures. This position may also assist with additional material handling and operational support activities as needed. Essential Functions: • Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices. • Promote and support a strong safety culture by leading through example. • Prioritize work with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. • Supply manufacturing workstations with materials from inventory storage locations. • Locate, retrieve, and transport parts and materials throughout the facility. • Store materials in designated inventory locations accurately and efficiently. • Label containers and boxes with part descriptions and quantities as required. • Receive, inspect, and process incoming material shipments. • Load and unload trucks and transport vehicles as necessary. • Report damaged materials to the Lead, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, and/or Plant Manager. • Verify inventory levels and assist with inventory accuracy efforts. • Report material shortages or discrepancies to appropriate leadership. • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production and material handling areas. • Operate forklifts and, where applicable, overhead cranes to move materials and equipment safely. • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Other Important Details about the Role: • Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment while contributing to the production of quality products delivered complete and on time to customers. • Demonstrate accountability and ownership for assigned responsibilities and daily work activities. Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): • Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Previous forklift certification or the ability to successfully obtain certification. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately. • Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and inventory documentation. • Experience using tape measures, gauges, and other measuring tools accurately. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment. • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly. • Experience using IFS or similar inventory management systems preferred. • Where applicable, ability to operate overhead cranes and obtain crane certification. Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED. • Inventory control and warehouse operations experience. • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • A high level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to operational excellence. • A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and passion for delivering results. Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to all conditions that exist in the plant such as dust, dirt, grease, heat, fumes, odors, wet conditions, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. In addition, the nature of the industry results in extreme heat in the summer (typically 10-15 degrees above outdoor temperature) and melting snow off incoming material results in damp, cold working conditions in the winter. These conditions range from severe to mild and can happen daily in any combination. Encounters typical environment and risks associated with steel yards, weld shops and manufacturing facilities. Many aspects of this role are physical, and the incumbent must be able to lift, push, &/or pull up to 50 pounds by hand. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and arms as well as balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb and work from ladders. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish colors, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Physical demands include operating a forklift for an extended period of time each shift and climbing in and out of a forklift numerous times each shift. 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. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com. Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials to support manufacturing operations. Ensures production areas are supplied and inventory is accurately maintained according to safety procedures.