Shipper A

A Brief Summary of This Position

This incumbent will be a team member within the Valley Structures Shipping department and will be responsible for gathering and loading parts on trailers for customer shipments. The incumbent in this position must be highly motivated and self-driven to complete individual orders throughout the shift while maintaining a safe and productive working environment. This incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that the customer receives quality products by watching the finish or coating while the product is being packed. The Shipper A will also be responsible for operating a forklift.

Essential Functions

• Closely inspect products for finishing or coating defects while packaging to ensure Valmont Customer received quality products
• Maintain and operate packing and shipping equipment in safe and secure manner
• Understands and complies with department quality procedures
• Reads order pick lists and recognizes major parts by sight
• Maintains housekeeping in the area
• Responds in a positive fashion to the direction of a shift supervisor or lead, participating in departmental/team functions
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility and OSHA safety regulations at all times
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
• Work outside throughout all seasons
• All other duties as assigned by Leadership

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

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws and drills
• Ability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift and move about the warehouse
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds safely throughout the shift
• Ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to work positively in a team environment
• Ability to progress to a Shipper B within their first 24 months of employment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One year of previous experience working in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment
• One year of forklift experience
• Ability to identify below standard products and communicate with management
• Communicate and interact positively with various levels of team members
• Attention to detail and follow work instructions

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.