Material Handler - 1st Shift

Material Handler – 1st Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc. – 2301 Bridgeport Drive, Sioux City, IA 51111‑1001

Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in employees to create a sustainable future.

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to perform general shop help tasks in Sioux City, IA Coatings Division. The role prepares products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.

• Inspect and ensure the safe use and disposition of production fixtures, chains, and hooks.
• Hand wire small to medium‑size parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking.
• Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different plant and yard locations.
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality of galvanized products using air guns.
• Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare or clean up steel for pickling or galvanizing.
• Assist in general plant clean‑up and housekeeping.
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury.

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher.
• Physically able to stand for long periods in an open‑air environment; wear PPE; maintain a safe work environment.
• High awareness for safety at all times.
• Passion and integrity with a drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of previous experience in a galvanizing position.
• Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges (impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen‑acetylene torches, mill gauges).
• Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers positively.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Certification of heavy equipment operation, including forklift.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision).
• 401(k) 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 (tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, health coaching, mortgage services, etc.).

Due to Valmont’s global business and union contracts, benefits may vary by role, schedule, or location.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Farming

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 assistance in filling out the application for employment, email