Large Pole Assembly Cage Attendant - Nights

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

While working under the direction of the Departmental Supervisor/Lead Person, the employee will be responsible for safely transporting raw material from inventory location to manufacturing work area. This position is also responsible for performing various inventory transactions of receiving and the issuing of plate, tubes and raw material from inventory location to manufacturing work in process (WIP) order and shipping requirements. The standard schedule for this night shift position is Monday - Friday 11PM - 7AM, with potential for additional hours as needed. The starting hourly pay rate is $20.34 plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential for eligible shifts. Opportunities for step pay increases exist at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years, and employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to use common manufacturing math
• 6 months prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 6 months prior experience operating heavy equipment
• 6 months prior experience using computer inventory control system
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification
• Complete overhead crane training
• Become proficient in operating a straddle truck

Nice To Haves

• 1 year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year prior working experience operating heavy equipment
• 1 year prior working experience using IFS system to tract work orders
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Assure the proper identification of parts being received and issued to shop orders by part number, description, quantity and quality
• Complete receiving and issuing transaction of parts to shop orders by the means of the MRP system to assure inventory control
• Complete kit-up of shop orders by following the shop schedule
• Utilize Valmont’s IFS computer system to assure inventory control of component parts that will be used for the assembly area
• Performs inventory cycle counts and correct any errors and/or discrepancies
• Complete Valmont’s forklift training course
• Operate a forklift
• Complete Valmont’s straddle truck training course
• Operate a straddle truck
• Move completed work from manufacturing area to be staged in shipping yard
• Complete the overhead crane training program
• Operate overhead crane
• Identify proper storage areas for component parts and decide how to organize area for maximum storage with easy access
• Identify equipment malfunction and report problems to maintenance/lead person
• Coordinate your time to keep an efficient flow of product delivered to assigned areas while maintaining inventory accuracy
• Accurately check work for quality assurance
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED