Shipper 1st Shift

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability - short/long term

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a dependable Shipping/Material Handler to support manufacturing and distribution operations. You will operate a forklift, assist with material movement, and ensure accurate inventory and labeling in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, moving materials with an overhead crane, and loading trucks. Safety gear is required, and you will contribute to on-time shipments while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Data entry skills and basic math abilities required.
• Ability to read prints, drawings and work documents; measure with close tolerance tools.
• Able to work in a team and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 15,000 pound forklift to move material up to 40 feet in length.
• Use an overhead crane or hoist to move materials.
• Read blueprints to identify material and components.
• Load material onto trucks and stage in yard or shop.
• Maintain material traceability and accurate inventory records.
• Wear PPE and work in non-temperature controlled environments; outdoors when needed.
• Assist with cycle counts and enter data into computer systems.

Skills

Math & measurements

Data entry

Team environment

Prints/drawings

PPE safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Radial saws

Job description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150

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?

Essential Functions

• Operate a 15,000 pound forklift to move material up to 40 foot in length
• Using an overhead crane or hoist to move materials
• Read blueprints accurately to identify material and components
• Load material onto trucks
• Maintain material traceability both inside the shop and outside in the yard
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Assist with cycle counts
• Enter data into computer software, as needed
• Transport parts and material to correct location
• Identify and label material with correct information and place into inventory
• Verify counts, measurements and material information for accuracy
• Rotate stock and/or replenish overflow
• Stack, sort and stock parts
• Unload material from trucks to stage in outside yard and/or inside shop
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Important Details About The Role

• The employee is responsible for own work.
• Must be able to work with other employees to complete job.
• The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer.
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction.
• This position reports to the Shipping Supervisor

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

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Dara entry computer skills and knowledge
• Ability to read and work with prints, drawings and work documents
• Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record
• 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
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of experience in shipping/receiving position.
• Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes and general shop safety
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

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].