General Labor - Day Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Material Controller I in the Global Utility Division to maintain workflow by handling materials and products in production areas.

You will receive, issue, move, document, and distribute materials to support production needs, using forklifts and an overhead crane while upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year in manufacturing, with forklift and crane certification.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift and crane certified.
• Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Must communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Strong safety awareness at all times.
• Able to troubleshoot with minimal supervision.
• Work quickly and accurately to meet on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Receive, issue, and move materials safely and efficiently.
• Document material and product movement accurately and timely.
• Distribute materials to production to meet needs.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Interpret production plans and shipping orders for material handling.
• Count inventory and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain safety practices per Valmont policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601

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?

Why Valmont

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

How You Will Contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Material Controller I position in the Global Utility Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will maintain appropriate and efficient work flow through the production areas by handling Valmont materials and products. Additionally, you will…

• Receive, issue, and physically move Valmont materials and products in a safe and efficient manner
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of material and product movement
• Provide accurate and timely distribution of materials to production to meet production needs.
• Operate various types of material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead crane
• Interpret production plans and shipping orders to provide the require levels of material handling and shipping
• Count material inventory and reconcile inventory cycle discrepancies
• Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

What It Takes

• Must be able to be forklift and crane certified
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• The ability to work through problems with minimum amount of assistance from the leadperson or supervisor
• The ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

Benefits include*:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Annual performance based bonus plan
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plans
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.

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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