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Brief Summary of This Position:

While working under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person, the Material Handler/Stager will be responsible for the complete process of loading all products safely and accurately according to company policies, procedures and work instructions.

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
• Back up
• 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
• Become a certified forklift operator
• Complete overhead crane training
• Become proficient in operating a straddle truck and shag truck

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:

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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 for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks.

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.