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.

Starting pay rate $25+/hr

Available Shift: 1st

Job Summary:

The Shipper B position will load and unload trailers or gather customer orders for shipment without direct supervision efficiently. Counts and paperwork must be accurate. Load trailers from the beginning to end process. The equipment must be cared for and maintained while being used in a safe and efficient manner. The finish or coating of the product loaded must be watched to ensure that the customer receives a quality product. When loading or unloading this position will normally be assigned to a crew with one other employee.

• Responds in a positive fashion to the direction of a shift supervisor or lead, participating in departmental/cell team functions

• May need to operate the following equipment in a safe and efficient manner: forklift, Straddle Truck, Shag Trucks, Cranes, hand and air driven banding and crimping tools, lift tables, small hand tools, weigh scales, air driven staple/nail guns, computers.

• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards

• Demonstrates effective and proper communication skills, being a willing and effective team player

• Responsible for safety, productivity, quality, and personal behavior

• Work varying hours as required for business needs

• Must be able to perform all Shipper A functions before starting the position.

• Must be able to build load to meet customer requirements, State DOT requirements (Heights, widths, weights, Load configuration, and overhangs on trailers.)

• Must be familiar with loading techniques (to efficiently load flatbed trailers, closed trailers, (LTL, Curtain) containers and the preparation of crates and packages for shipment.

• Must be able to build loads to standard processes(intercompany, LTG, Musco, Utility, Com, Small Cell, container loads)

• Any other duties/responsibilities/tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting and walking are required 90% of the time.

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions. (Heat, cold, etc…)

• Ability to accurately read part numbers on material and move tags, shipping documents, inventory logs.

• Responsible for the Care and handling of the equipment used and the product loaded.

• Responsible for the safety of others working in the area and him or herself.

• Trailers must be loaded in a safe manner for over the road hauling.

• Trailers must be properly tied down for hauling to the yard. (ie. Overall bands, side to side bands)

• Ability to lead and help train the shipper A to help produce accurate counts and paperwork

• Ability to make mathematical calculation in preparing product for loading and load orientation on flatbeds, LTL’s trailer, or Shipping containers.

• Ability to bend and pivot as well as lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds through the shift.

• Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Valmont’s quality procedures, standards, and practices.

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.