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Outside Shipper in Valley, NE at Valmont Careers

Date Posted: 10/31/2024

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Job Description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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.



Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 3rd Shift Sun-Thurs 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Compensation: $21.58 per hour for 1st Shift & $23.58 per hour for 3rd Shift ($21.58 per hour plus $2.00 Shift Diff)

A Brief Summary of This Position

The primary responsibility of the Outside Shipper is to accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment to our customers.  Outside Shipper 1 is the first step in a progressive line of shipping positions which enables employees to move into higher level positions as they gain experience and acquire additional skills.  Responsibilities include operating a variety of material handling  and packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  The Outside Shipper 1 will also be expected to maintain appropriate housekeeping and safety standards.

 

Essential Functions

  • Accurately picks, counts, packs and loads parts for shipment
  • Operates the following equipment in a safe an efficient manner: forklift, overhead cranes, hand and banding tools, and saws
  • Responds in a positive fashion to the direction of a shift supervisor or lead, participating in departmental/cell team functions
  • Maintains housekeeping in the area
  • Observes all safety rules to company standards
  • Understands and complies with department quality procedures
  • Reads order pick lists and recognizes major parts by sight (tires, gearbox, pipe, etc.)
  • Works varying shifts as required for business needs

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

  • The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count
  • The ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws and drills
  • The ability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift and move about the warehouse
  • The ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds safely throughout the shift
  • The ability to use e-mail
  • The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
  • The ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, straddle trucks, shag trucks, or weigh counting scales.
  • An acceptable work history and attendance record
  • Satisfactory safety record and must always be aware of others safety as well as their own

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

  • Material handling and inventory experience
  • Experience with banding equipment

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.