Shipper

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipper position is an individual contributor in the Shipping Department. This person must be a highly driven individual that will bundle, crate, box, and wrap products to be shipped.

Requirements

• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• Ability to perform manual labor in an industrial environment, including sandblasting operations.
• One year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Data entry computer skills and knowledge.
• Ability to read and work with prints, drawings and work documents.
• Ability to accurately take measurements using close tolerance measuring instruments.
• Acceptable attendance and prior employment record.
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions .
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in shipping/receiving position.
• Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes and general shop safety.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 15,000 pound forklift to move material up to 40 foot in length.
• Perform sandblasting and surface preparation on products to meet coating and quality requirements.
• Read blueprints accurately to identify material and components.
• Load material onto trucks.
• Maintain material traceability both inside the shop and outside in the yard.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• Assist with cycle counts.
• Enter data into computer software, as needed.
• Transport parts and material to correct location.
• Identify and label material with correct information and place into inventory.
• Verify counts, measurements and material information for accuracy.
• Rotate stock and/or replenish overflow.
• Stack, sort and stock parts.
• Unload material from trucks to stage in outside yard and/or inside shop.
• Ability to operate sandblasting equipment.
• Other duties as required and/or 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees