General Labor (Evening Shift)

Valmont Industries; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a General Laborer for the 2nd shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri) at the El Dorado, KS facility. Starting wage $20.75/hr plus $1.50/hr shift differential, with responsibilities including operating basic machinery, equipment setup, and routine inspections.

You will support production by moving materials, maintaining safety, and ensuring quality in a fast-paced shop. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and basic math

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic measurements and instructions.
• Commitment to safety policies and PPE usage.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate floor sweeping equipment and non-technical plant tasks.
• Assist with material movement and tool supply to production lines.
• Perform routing machine operations such as feeding/unloading machines.
• Set up and operate grinding machines and inspect equipment.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Floor sweeper operation

Mathematical calculations

Tape measure reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lift up to 50 pounds

Forklift and scissor lift training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806

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?

2nd Shift (4:00 pm - 2:30 pm; M-F) Starting Wage $20.75/hr + $1.50/hr shift differential

The General Labor is an Individual Contributor responsible for performing various non-technical tasks throughout the plant including operation of cranes, forklifts or simple machinery.

Essential Functions

• Assist other workers by performing specific or general duties, usually of lesser skill
• Keep other workers supplied with material, tools and supplies
• Perform routing machine operations such as feeding or unloading machines
• Setup and operate a variety of grinding machines
• Perform operator inspections on crane and forklift
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

Important Details about the Role

• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment
• Actively participates in department safety, demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor

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

• The ability to run a floor sweeper
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
• The ability to become Valmont trained and certified in the operation of a forklift and scissor lift
• High awareness for safety at all times
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in the production facility
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six (6) months previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• One (1) year previous experience operating hand and/or power tools
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors by conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

Work is primarily performed in an indoor shop environment. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke, and confined spaces. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.

The job requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and metatarsal safety shoes be worn at all times. The employee must be able to spend the entire work shift on their feet within the shop environment. The incumbent must also be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for working in the production facility.

Hazards: This job requires handling metal objects, some of which have sharp edges. Extreme care and awareness should be taken for all production jobs. Below are some common hazards that exist for this particular position. Set up and run of equipment provides the potential for injury through slips, falls, strains, pinch points, tripping hazards, shot blasting equipment, high pressure air nozzles, material handling equipment.

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 [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.