Outside Shipper

Valmont Industries, Inc.

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Outside Shipper is to accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment to our customers. Outside Shipper 1 is the first step in a progressive line of shipping positions which enables employees to move into higher level positions as they gain experience and acquire additional skills. Responsibilities include operating a variety of material handling and packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Outside Shipper will also be expected to maintain appropriate housekeeping and safety standards.

Requirements

• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count.
• The ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws and drills.
• The ability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift and move about the warehouse.
• The ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds safely throughout the shift.
• The ability to use e-mail.
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs.
• The ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, straddle trucks, shag trucks, or weigh counting scales.
• An acceptable work history and attendance record.
• Satisfactory safety record and must always be aware of others safety as well as their own.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand plainly written documents in English such as order pick lists, move tags, part orders, and rejected tags.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Do simple math (add, subtract, divide and multiply both whole numbers and fractions).
• Possess legible penmanship.
• Use a calculator.
• Use a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Material handling and inventory experience.
• Experience with banding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately picks, counts, packs and loads parts for shipment.
• Operates the following equipment in a safe an efficient manner: forklift, overhead cranes, hand and banding tools, and saws.
• Responds in a positive fashion to the direction of a shift supervisor or lead, participating in departmental/cell team functions.
• Maintains housekeeping in the area.
• Observes all safety rules to company standards.
• Understands and complies with department quality procedures.
• Reads order pick lists and recognizes major parts by sight (tires, gearbox, pipe, etc.).
• Works varying shifts as required for business needs.

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