Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator )

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Material Handler, you will play a critical role in supporting our Supply Chain operations by ensuring materials are safely received, stored, tracked, and distributed while maintaining inventory accuracy and product traceability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, front-end loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and related machinery.
• Load and unload materials, pipes, steel components, equipment, and other products safely and efficiently.
• Move materials within the yard, warehouse, or production areas according to operational requirements.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Complete equipment inspection reports and report any maintenance concerns to supervision.
• Maintain compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific procedures.
• Ensure proper load securement, weight distribution, and material handling practices.
• Assist with inventory organization and staging of materials for production, customer shipments, or project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, warehouse personnel, truck drivers, and other operators.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• Assist with general yard and warehouse duties as required.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment, loaders, or material handling equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate equipment safely in a busy industrial, warehouse, or yard environment.
• Knowledge of load handling, rigging awareness, and material movement practices.
• Basic understanding of equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pipe yards, steel fabrication facilities, manufacturing plants, or construction environments.
• Forklift certification.
• OSHA training certification.
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory transactions.
• Familiarity with crane operations and lifting practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely enter and exit heavy equipment multiple times per shift.
• Good depth perception and hand-eye coordination.

Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoor industrial yard and warehouse environment.
• Exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and moving equipment.
• May require overtime, weekend work, and flexible scheduling based on operational demands.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safe operation with zero preventable incidents.
• Equipment inspection compliance.
• Material handling accuracy.
• Productivity and equipment utilization.
• Inventory and load accuracy.
• Housekeeping and yard organization.

Core Competencies

• Safety Focus
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Equipment Operation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Reliability