Plate Crane Operator - Days (Shaft Line 2151)

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Brenham, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Lead Person, the Crane Operator operates an outdoor plate crane to support storeroom, shipping, and manufacturing operations. The operator checks the crane, rails, wheels, and cables and reports unsafe conditions. The role transports product and raw materials between inventory locations and manufacturing work areas, and handles inventory staging, loading, unloading, and movement according to manufacturing and shipping requirements. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Work outside those hours may be required as needed. The starting hourly rate is $20.34, with opportunities for step pay increases at 90 days, one year, and two years. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The position involves working in production facilities and outdoors for extended periods. Required PPE may include hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. Physical effort is moderate to heavy, including frequent lifting of 35–50 pounds, standing, bending, or walking for much of the workday, climbing up to eight feet, and pushing and pulling carts. The maximum required lift is 50 pounds.

Requirements

Read a tape measure and micrometer.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to read and write and perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, decimals, and fractions.
Become a certified forklift operator.
Become proficient in operating a straddle truck.
Complete the overhead crane training program.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb up to eight feet when securing platforms, containers, and flatbeds.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior experience operating an overhead crane.
High school diploma or GED.
One year of prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
One year of prior work experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate the outdoor plate crane to support storeroom, shipping, and manufacturing operations.
Inspect the crane, rails, wheels, and cables, and report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
Use a tape measure and micrometer to measure raw-material dimensions.
Frequently operate straddle trucks and forklifts to move products to their proper locations.
Maintain inventory accuracy while staging, loading, unloading, and delivering products and materials for inventory, manufacturing WIP orders, and shipping.
Perform cycle counts as required.
Use inventory picklists to remove products from inventory for manufacturing WIP orders and shipping orders.
Load products and materials onto trailers from inventory locations and stage loaded trailers in the trailer staging area.
Transport bolster materials to staging areas and to and from inventory locations.
Help perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Report unsafe issues to the department lead person, supervisor, or maintenance technician.
Maintain good housekeeping by keeping the work area free of debris and trash.
Ensure scrap tubes from the tube mill and small pole manufacturing departments are disposed of properly.
Use the outdoor plate crane to unload materials from trailers and rail cars and receive them into inventory.
Use proper transactions to move materials into and out of inventory.
Maintain the professional competencies, certifications, and licenses needed to perform the job.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
401(k) 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 such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.
Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, one year, and two years.
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.