Crane Operator - Night Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced crane operator at our Jasper, TN plant. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of all crane types, ensuring quality and timely material handling within a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork, with the ability to communicate clearly and report concerns. Training will lead to certification for plant cranes as needed.

Qualifications

• High safety awareness at all times.
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management and customers.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines. Must be able to work through problems with minimal assistance.
• Ability to deliver on-time results without errors.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety protocols and procedures in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Conducts pre-lift crane inspections and prepares for lifts by identifying the center of gravity.
• Operates overhead cranes to lift, transport, and position pole sections as needed.
• Monitors equipment, reports issues promptly, and records data for quality tracking.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438

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?

A Brief Summary of This Position:

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and plays a critical role as a subject matter expert in crane operations. The primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of all crane types within the plant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Success in this role requires clear communication, proactive reporting of any safety or production concerns, and a dedication to continuous improvement. This team member will embody our core values— Continuous Improvement, Passion, Integrity, and Delivering Results —in every aspect of their work.

Essential Functions:

• Follows all safety protocols and procedures in a safety-sensitive environment

• Conducts pre-lift crane inspections

• Performs monthly safety contact card audits

• Practices good daily housekeeping

• Uses proper lifting techniques ensuring safe movement of raw materials and pole sections

• Ability to become certified to operate all plant cranes after required training

• Prepare for lifts by identifying and marking the center of gravity (COG)

• Ability to operate overhead double-hoist, single-hoist cranes to lift, transport, and position pole sections to assembly stands or jigs as needed

• Review and interpret product data sheets for part numbers and assembly requirements

• Understand how data sheet information affects the next steps in the process

• Determine appropriate location for processed parts (e.g., west side rack, middle seamer, or west bay transfer rack)

• Use basic hand tools and tape measures to ensure accuracy

• Monitor equipment and report issues promptly

• Record data accurately for quality tracking and reporting

• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

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

• A high awareness for safety at all times.
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management and customers.
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead person or supervisor.
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• More than one year of general labor experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in working with steel or in a similar manufacturing environment
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment and the associate needs to be able to move about the office, shipping area and all areas of the plant which are producing product line for the company. There is a relatively constant exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area of the plant assigned to work in. There will be visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year.

Many of the tasks are physical and the associate has to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. although the most frequent amount of weight lifted is 20 lbs. The associate is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, as well as balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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.

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