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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 Warehouse Operator 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
Store and label physical steel inventory to maintain accuracy
Interpret production and shipping orders to ensure proper material handling
Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
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 prioritize workloads and resolve discrepancies
Working from the direction of the supervisor, the job requires the movement of materials from inbound freight to work stations or to storage areas.
The associate must enter data and complete required reports in a timely fashion.
Associate must have computer skills and familiar with IFS and Zebra capabilities with handheld materials and desktop computers.
Receiving-in inbound inventory for current and upcoming orders
Assist when available for material staging
Must have legible writing for communication on materials and BOLs (Bill of Ladings)
Daily crane inspections
Important Details about the Role
Knowledgeable with computers
Ability to enter in various data into IFS system
Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size quantity, inspect for damage and report all discrepancies
Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and has no direct reports
Follow material list to kit loads effectively
Perform audits by comparing records with actual physical materials
Help maintain all inventory for location accuracies; this will include responsibility for cycle counts.
Perform random quality checks of parts entering the facility to ensure that they match the packets and prints attached to the part.
Able to work timely and promptly to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors.
Most of the work performed will be individually. Essential tools and equipment will be provided; however, accountability and maintenance of tools will be the employee's responsibility.
Performs other duties as directed by leaders and management.
Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
Become forklift certified for all on-site lifts
Daily forklift inspections
Knowledgeable of battery hook up and general maintenance of large Forklifts
Ability to work 100% in an outdoor environment
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 details and follow work instructions
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 50lbs
Ability to spend 90% of workday standing or walking, and 10% stooping
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing/outside environment
Experience in moving materials around a warehouse and/or storage yard
Prior experience with computers in inventory management systems
Computer Software:
Outlook
IFS
Zebra
Mii
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 within 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 affects 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 90% of the time. Lifts, pushes, and carries material
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.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
That's the value we add.
