Material Handler - Weekend Day Shift

Valmont Industries; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Columbus, NE is seeking a motivated Material Controller I to maintain efficient workflow in production areas by handling Valmont materials and products. You will receive, issue, and move items safely, document movements, and support production needs.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year in manufacturing, the ability to obtain forklift and crane certification, and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift and crane certification preferred or must be able to obtain.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• 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 forklifts and overhead crane
• Interpret production plans and shipping orders to provide the required levels of material handling and shipping
• Count material inventory and reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Demonstrate safety practices conforming to Valmont policies

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Crane Certification

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?

Training will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Upon successful completion of training will transition to Weekend Day Shift. This position will work Weekend Shift, 12 hour shifts, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There will be a 4 hour attendance pay for completion of 36 hours.

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.

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

• 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 plansDependent 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. 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. That's the value we add.