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Valmont Industries; Steele (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical)

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Maternity leave

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Steele, AL is seeking a manufacturing associate to join our team. You will clean and finish product, rig parts for galvanizing, and assist in general plant housekeeping while wearing full PPE.

You should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, operate hand and power tools, read tape measures, and follow safety procedures. A High School diploma or GED is required; forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in hot/cold weather and outdoors.
• Must wear full PPE at all times (steel-toed boots, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses).
• Ability to read simple measurements and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and finish product using hand/tools per specifications.
• Rig/hang parts using wire for galvanizing prep.
• Train as a sweeper at the kettle.
• Complete paperwork and maintain records.
• Assist in general plant cleaning and housekeeping.
• Ensure safety and protect self and coworkers.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Tool operation

Read tape measure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Overhead crane

Nail gun

Chop saw

Job description

475 Dietrich Road Steele Alabama 35987-2613

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?

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and finish product using hand tools and/or power tools according to specifications
• Rig/hang parts using wire to prep for galvanizing
• Train as a sweeper at the kettle
• Complete paperwork
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, squat, reach, push, pull, hold, grasp for various amounts of time
• Must be willing to work in a hot, cold or rainy environment
• Must wear full PPE at all times while on the floor – steel or composite toe boots w/ sewn attached or built in met guards, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, work pants/jeans, long sleeve shirt, high viz vest
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury

Required Qualifications

• The ability to use hand tools and power tools including (nail gun/chop saw)
• The ability to take online training and complete paperwork as needed
• The ability to work outside in a hot/cold type environment according to season
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and accurately read a tape measure
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience operating large forklift or overhead crane
• Experience in an industrial production type environment
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to establish priorities and reorder priorities when necessary
• The ability to inspect, spot, and report damage to maintain a quality product
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Key Competencies:

• Good Attendance
• Patience
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Working Well under Pressure
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Integrity

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold and carry for various periods of time
• Able to wear required PPE at all times: Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, reflective vest, long sleeves, long pants, steel toed boots with built in met guards, face shield and additional PPE as needed according to area. (Clothing and boots not provided by company)

Benefits

• 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.