Plate Crane Operator - Nights (Shaft Line 2151)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor or Lead Person, the Crane Operator will be responsible for operating the outdoor plate crane to support storeroom, shipping, and manufacturing. Responsible for checking crane, rails, wheels, condition of cables and reporting any unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel. Transports product and raw materials from inventory locations to manufacturing work areas.

Requirements

• Read tape measure & micrometer
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to read & write, perform basic math: add, subtract, decimals and fraction
• Become a certified forklift operator
• Become proficient in operating a straddle truck
• Complete overhead crane training program

Nice To Haves

• 1 year prior experience operating an Overhead Crane
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1 year prior working experience operating heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate outside plate crane to support storeroom, shipping and manufacturing
• Use tape measure and micrometer to measure dimensions of raw material
• Frequently operates straddle trucks and forklifts to move product to its proper location
• Be responsible for inventory accuracy while performing staging, loading/unloading, and delivery of product and materials from inventory location, manufacturing WIP order and shipping requirements.
• Perform cycle counts as required
• Use inventory picklists to remove product from inventory to manufacturing WIP orders and shipping orders
• Loads product and materials on trailers from inventory locations and stage loaded trailers in trailer staging area
• Transport bolsters materials to staging areas and to/from inventory locations
• Help perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Reports any unsafe issues to the department lead person, supervisor or maintenance technician
• Maintain good housekeeping by keeping work area free of debris and trash
• Ensure all scrap tubes from the tube mill and small pole manufacturing departments are disposed of properly.
• Use outdoor plate crane to unload materials from trailers and rail cars and receive into inventory
• Use proper transaction to move material in and out of inventory
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job
• Other duties as assigned/directed

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED