Shipping​/Receiving Material Handler

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28800 Ida St, Valley Nebraska

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$25.36/hour

1st Shift, M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is an individual contributor position responsible for receiving, unloading, and storing incoming product loads and inspecting finished products for damage and defects. The incumbent will operate equipment used to move material including forklifts and shag trucks. They will be responsible for identifying material and product being loaded and unloaded, creating tags for products being unloaded, and ensuring a high quality finished product through inspection.

The role also involves interacting with customers and truck drivers, coordinating special handling, performing general plant housekeeping, and working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Operate shag truck and forklifts with the capacity to move up to 22,000 lbs of material on and off flatbed trailers and railcars.
• Communicate potential problems or needs with material to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Inspect incoming material for proper venting and hanging.
• Inspect galvanized material to ensure it meets quality standards, reject material that does not, and coordinate special handling.
• Read tags, bills of lading, and shipping and receiving papers.
• Create tags on incoming product with details including piece count and finished product packaging.
• Move pieces of steel and other material up to 50 pounds by hand from different locations in the plant and yard.
• Operate small hand tools including tape measures, micrometers, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.
• May be required to work in production or perform tasks outside the shipping department to inspect and prepare materials for the galvanizing process, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.
• This position reports into Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.

• Operate computer to enter product information.
• Assist in general plant clean‑up and housekeeping.
• Perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Stand 90% of a shift and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers positively.
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Maintain high awareness for safety.
• Will be required to work one to two shifts of overtime per week.
• Must be passionate, have integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• No degree required; 0–1 year of relevant experience.
• Operate wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.
• Operate overhead cranes and/or forklifts.
• Inspect to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Bundle, crate, box, and wrap products to be shipped.
• Load a truck.
• Lift up to 20 pounds frequently throughout a shift.

• One year of experience operating a forklift in a professional environment.
• One year experience in a Shipping/Receiving or Distribution position.
• Completion of the American Galvanizers Association (AGA) Inspection course.

• 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 such as 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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