Job Description

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Shift Available - 1st Shift - 6:00 am-3:00 pm

Compensation - $25.90 per hour

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Material Control Specialist B performs and oversees the receiving of raw material and purchased parts through established procedures from service providers and coordinates through Quality Assurance for non-conforming materials.  This position performs various inspections of materials and equipment.  This position uses the computer for finding part number locations and quantity for issuing activities.  Audits are also performed as needed comparing tags and records with actual material.

Essential Functions

• Emphasis on inventory accuracy within the storage areas
• Responsible for receiving vendor and unprocessed parts and ensuring proper movement of parts within Valmont
• Responsible for unloading various materials and parts utilizing industrial motorized equipment
• Coordinates with Quality Assurance regarding materials that are non-conforming to Valmont standards
• Responsible for performing inspections of materials in regards to proper stacking, loading, and move tag accuracy and per specifications to match delivery receipts
• Monitors availability and storage of material handling devices in an accessible area for easy retrieval
• Reviews and corrects all issues and receivers for completeness, reasonableness and accuracy
• Prioritizes pending issues and delivers so they are made on time to satisfy manufacturing and shipping needs as well as group orders
• Maintains good housekeeping in working area and department
• Compliance will all safety regulations and rules
• Performs routine inspections on industrial equipment used within the department

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

• Three or more years of experience within a material handling control or related field
• At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a professional environment
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with fractions and decimal conversions, and count accurately
• The ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds with 20 pound objects being lifted repeatedly throughout the shift
• The ability to climb into the forklift, stoop, crouch and move about the shop and yard area
• The ability to understand and follow verbal instructions in English
• The ability to read specifications and bills of material
• A working knowledge of using e-mail
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, communication, and follow-through skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple distractions
• A satisfactory safety record and awareness of others safety as well as their own
• An acceptable work history and attendance record
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Ability to work overtime during the busy season and occasional irregular hours

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Previous storeroom work experience in a professional environment
• An understanding of Lean and 5S principles
• Previous experience working with IFS and QAD Cloud ERP (QAD MFG/PRO)

Educational Background

• Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimal conversions)
• Able to use tape measure, micrometer and calculator
• Able to communicate orally and in writing in English
• Able to use a computer to enter production data and perform time keeping functions, computer programs will include IFS, QAD, Microsoft Office

Job Training Skill Development

This job calls for the employee to have good attention to detail and accuracy when it comes to inventory control. Forklift operation is learned on the job. Requires knowledge of computer use and computer support systems.  Proficient in the operation, limitation, and care required relating to all material control equipment.  Familiarity with miscellaneous related data-processing systems, procedures and resulting print outs and their uses and implementation.  Must possess a working knowledge of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism).  Must be capable of verifying and confirming container numbers and seal numbers to ensure they match shipping papers, dates, purchase orders and descriptions of all incoming overseas containers. The Material Control Specialist B will need to be able to satisfactorily perform all functions of this position within 90 days of starting this position. Operators with previous forklift experience may develop the necessary skills in less than 90 days. 

Decision Making

This job requires the employee to make decisions that affect the quality of the products they are manipulating. Reviews space allocations and material flow to maximize utilization of space available.  Able to apply creativity to solving the problems encountered within the scope of his/her activity.  Ability to understand the logic and importance of controlled movement of materials.  Must have knowledge when parts or material are suspect of being unacceptable and then getting Purchasing and Quality Assurance involved to ascertain whether the material is acceptable per specifications.  Must have a good understanding of their own abilities and knowledge to determine when to seek help making decisions.

Physical Effort

Without the help of the forklift, the Material Control Specialist may have to lift, push and carry material but this represents less than 10% of the shift. Stooping, bending and squatting are required for most physical lifting, pushing and pulling. The Material Control Specialist may be required to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs., but most of the physical lifting and moving is completed with the use of the forklift. The employee must be able to move about the warehouse or yard area with and without the forklift (close to 10% of the movements on the shift needs to be done without the use of the forklift). The rest of the shift is spent working in a sitting position from inside of a forklift.

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.