75 South Hwy 83 McCook Nebraska 69001-8569
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: $21.23/hour
Full time hours, Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (+ Overtime as needed)
A Brief Summary of This Position
The Shipper 2 position is an individual contributor in the Shipping Department. This person must be a highly driven individual that will bundle, crate, box, and wrap products to be shipped.
- Utilize all safety devices, adhere to safety expectations, and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment.
- Operate a 15,000 pound forklift to move material up to 40 foot in length.
- Read blueprints accurately to identify material and components.
- Load material onto trucks.
- Maintain material traceability both inside the shop and outside in the yard.
- Assist with cycle counts.
- Enter data into computer software, as needed.
- Transport parts and material to correct location.
- Identify and label material with correct information and place into inventory.
- Verify counts, measurements, and material information for accuracy.
- Rotate stock and/or replenish overflow.
- Stack, sort and stock parts.
- Unload material from trucks to stage in outside yard and/or inside shop.
- Other duties as required and/or assigned.
Important Details about the Role
- The employee must maintain safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
- The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
- The employee is responsible for own work.
- Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
- Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.
- This position reports to the Shipping Supervisor.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write and count accurately.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
- Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
- Ability to read and work with prints, drawings, and work documents.
- The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions .
- The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
- Data entry computer skills and knowledge
- Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments.
- Acceptable attendance and prior employment record
- The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
- Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
- 6 months experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience in shipping/receiving position.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes, and general shop safety
- The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
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.