Shipper

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Birmingham, AL

4d • 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. The majority of work schedule will be at the Steele, AL location. Essential Functions 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• 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.
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns.

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 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

• Bundle, crate, box, and wrap products to be shipped.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operate sandblasting equipment.

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