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A Brief Summary of This Position
The Shipper 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.
Essential Functions
Responsible for inspecting materials to ensure that products meet established quality standards and quantities are correct for each orderPerform final machining, finishing, and assembly operations on aluminum polesPerform drilling, painting and component installation on aluminum polesBundle, crate, box and wrap products to be shipped to protect the finished product from freight damage Load truck with finished productAbility to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.Other duties as required and/or assigned.Important Details about the Role
The employee is responsible for own work.Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.The employee must maintaina safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.This position reports to the Shipping Lead.Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.High School Diploma or GEDOne year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environmentAbility to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculationsAbility to read and work with prints, drawings and work documentsAbility to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instrumentsAcceptable attendance and prior employment recordThe ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions .Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.Maintain a safe and productive working environment.Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
1 – 3 years of experience in shipping/receiving position.Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes and general shop safetyThe ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructionsThe ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive mannerMust be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.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.