Shipping Operator: Heavy Equipment, Forklift & Crane

Valmont Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a Shipping/Loader to safely load and unload products according to Valmont procedures. The role requires operating a straddle truck, shag truck, forklift, and overhead crane, while coordinating with multiple production areas and using the IFS system.

Applicants should have 6 months of heavy equipment experience, basic math skills, and knowledge of computer systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math: add, subtract, decimals and fractions.
• 6 months previous experience operating heavy equipment in a professional environment.
• Become proficient in operating a straddle truck and shag truck.
• Knowledge of computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify material by part number, description, quantity and quality.
• Gather customer orders and stage by stop schedule on consolidation cards.
• Handle workload from assembly and finishing areas.
• Use the IFS system to complete transactions for finished goods.
• Use ship papers to identify product for loading as required.
• Transport product to staging area and load with forklift/straddle truck.
• Operate overhead crane to move pole products.
• Perform housekeeping and safety duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Basic math

Overhead crane operation

Computer systems knowledge

Tools

IFS system

Straddle truck

Shag truck

Forklift

Job description

Valmont Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a Shipping/Loader to safely load and unload products according to Valmont procedures. The role requires operating a straddle truck, shag truck, forklift, and overhead crane, while coordinating with multiple production areas and using the IFS system.

Applicants should have 6 months of heavy equipment experience, basic math skills, and knowledge of computer systems.