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Job Title:

Material Handler 4

Location: 

Birmingham, AL

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Material Handler 4 is responsible for transporting products and materials within the manufacturing areas and maintaining material storage as directed by manufacturing and inventory control procedures.  This position will also perform miscellaneous material handling, as needed.

Essential Functions:

Supply manufacturing work stations with raw materials from storage inventory locationsLocate and gather partsPlace materials in their proper storage inventory locationWrite part descriptions and quantity on outer boxes, as neededReceive incoming material shipmentsLoad and unload trucks, as neededReport material damages to Lead, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager &/or Plant ManagerVerify material and product inventory levelsReport material shortages to Lead, Shift Supervisor &/or Manufacturing ManagerWork safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adhere to Valmont safety policiesLead by example to promote and nurture a safety minded environmentSupport improvement efforts and seek continuous improvements within the Production department

Other Important Details about the Role:

This position reports directly to the Shift SupervisorSchedule for this role ______________

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

Minimum 1 year on-the-job experience operating a forklift within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to accurately perform basic mathematical calculationsPrevious Forklift certification or the ability to acquire a forklift certificationDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines associated with working in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to read, comprehend and interpret work instructions, drawings &/or blueprintsPrevious experience using a tape measure and gauges to accurately measure parts and materialsAbility to physically lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Inventory control experienceAbility to solve problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlinesA person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional resultsHigh School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

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 of 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.