Galvanizing Material Handler (1st Shift)

Material Handler

This is an individual contributor position responsible for preparing products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing. The Material Handler will also be responsible for inspecting and identifying production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items. Incumbent will also hand wire small to medium sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing, pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking, and move pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard. The Material Handler also performs paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles. Additional duties include using air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing, assisting in general plant clean up and housekeeping, and working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Essential Functions :

• Follow procedures and work instructions in a safe and efficient manner including : hanging angle on spreader bars, staging of tubular products (i.e. pipe), and preparing various small parts for the galvanizing process to include custom products
• Communicating potential problems with material to the Crew leader or Shift Supervisor before the material is galvanized
• Inspect and identify production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking
• Move pieces of steel up to 50 pounds by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
• Perform paddling functions at the kettle, including the use of air guns
• Operate air and electric powered tools on black and galvanized steel
• Perform postoperative cleanup on all galvanized parts, including packaging and banding outgoing material
• Operate forklift as needed
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate :

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits :

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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