Shipper B

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

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.

Essential Functions

• Be responsible for the proper of identification of material being loaded or unloaded by part number, description, quantity and quality
• Closely inspect products for finishing or coating defects while packaging to ensure Valmont Customer received quality products
• Gather and professionally pack small parts for Valmont Customers orders per shipping documents provided
• Maintain and operate packing and shipping equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and straddle buggies in safe and secure manner
• Understands and complies with department quality procedures
• Use ship papers to identify product to be loaded as required
• Bolster product going back to the yard or to the internal customer as specified by the general guidelines posted
• Communicate to the next shipper B to ensure proper loading of each consolidation
• Maintains housekeeping in the area
• Responds in a positive fashion to the direction of a shift supervisor or lead, participating in departmental/team functions
• Wear required personal protective equipment and always follow facility and OSHA safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
  
  

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

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count
• Ability to read & write in English
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws and drills
• Ability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift and move about the warehouse
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds safely throughout the shift
• Ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Become proficient in operating a straddle truck and shag truck
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments
  
  

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One year of previous experience working in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment
• One year of forklift experience
• Ability to identify below standard products and communicate with management
• Communicate and interact positively with various levels of team members
• Attention to detail and follow work instructions
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILL

Job Training Skill Development

• Uses a hand-held barcode scanner
• Uses an imperial tape measure
• Uses some hand tools relevant to the shipping department
• Operates the banding equipment
• Works as a blocker (includes international pit)
• Helps pack crates
  
  

Decision Making

Employee makes routine decisions with much of this job covered by standard practices. Uses of good common sense and quality control procedures are essential aspects of completing this job in a successful manner. The employee should be able to recognize major errors in shipping and part order papers and bring them to the attention of their crew leader or supervisor. Be able to meet requirements of position with a minimal amount of supervision.

EFFORT

Physical Effort

Physical effort is moderate to heavy. A high degree of physical effort is used due to continuous heavy lifting. Employee is lifting 35 to 50 lbs. approximately 80-90% of the time. Standing, bending, or walking is required 85% of the time. Loading ESS products can cause the employee to climb and lift in unusual positions. Securing platforms, containers and flatbeds means that the employee must be able to climb up to 8’ off the ground. Pushing and pulling to place carts in close quarters takes extra physical effort. Although some items weigh more, a maximum lift of 50 lbs. is all that is required.

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.