Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Material Controller position is an individual contributor position who supports the Small Parts department reporting to the Shift Supervisor. This role is responsible for the accurate handling, movement, and documentation of materials and products within a manufacturing environment to ensure efficient production flow and inventory accuracy by using computers; stationary and hand held to be used throughout the shift daily. Responds to direct two-way radio requests from departments, using good judgment in prioritizing calls. Must use good judgment in inspection of loads for damage and proper handling. May be required to assist with functions in other department areas and may work irregular hours. Maintains good housekeeping and exercises precautions for safety operation of all equipment.

Essential Functions

• Move and document materials/products to maintain inventory accuracy
• Interpret production and shipping orders to ensure proper material handling
• Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies as needed
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment
• Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety practices
• Makes decisions regarding moving, receiving and storing material
• Ability to work with a team and/or independently

Important Details about the Role

• Knowledgeable with computers
• Ability to enter various data into IFS system
• Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size quantity, inspect for damage and report all discrepancies
• Must be authorized to operate a forklift
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports
• Follow material list to kit loads effectively
• Perform audits by comparing records with actual physical materials

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

• Proficient with computers
• Communicate problems or needs to departmental/shift supervision
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count, accurately and legibly
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Become forklift certified
• Responsible to conduct Forklift Inspections
• High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% sitting, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing/outside environment
• Moving materials around a warehouse and/or storage yard
• Prior experience with computers in inventory management systems
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Prior acceptable job performance, safety record, and attendance required
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Computer Software:

• Outlook
• IFS
• Mii,
• Excel

SKILL

Educational Background:

Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions. Must be proficient in the reading of specifications and bills of material. Must be able to perform the computer functions / transactions required by the department timely and effectively.

Job Training Skill Development:

Must be able to perform satisfactorily all functions of this position up to 6 months of starting this position. Must obtain valid Valmont forklift Operator License for all forklifts used in the position.

Decision Making:

The decisions the person in this position makes effects inventory accuracy and availability of material for production. The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the workload to avoid lost time to all departments. Utilizes product mix in location assuring proper rotation of stored materials. Reviews space allocations and material flow to maximize utilization of space available. Able to apply creativity to solve the problems encountered within the scope of their activity. Examples would be to receive material, issue material, or resolve inventory discrepancies and implement the appropriate action to correct them.

EFFORT

Working Conditions, Hazards, and Physical Effort:

Operates equipment 75% of the time. Lifts, pushes, and carries material <50 lbs., 25% of the time. Standing, stooping, bending, sitting and squatting 100% of the day

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.