Shipper

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Farmington, MN

9d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for 2nd shift working 2:45 pm to 12:45 am, Monday through Thursday. This position pays $26.35 to $29.43 per hour. The employee is responsible for own work. Must be able to work with other employees to complete job. The employee must maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Shipping Lead.

Requirements

• Ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting materials to ensure that products meet established quality standards and quantities are correct for each order
• Perform final machining, finishing, and assembly operations on aluminum poles
• Perform drilling, painting and component installation on aluminum poles
• Bundle, crate, box and wrap products to be shipped to protect the finished product from freight damage
• Load truck with finished product
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors.
• 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