Shipping Lead

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Claremore, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Material Controller Lead position. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will, under the direction of supervision of shipping leadership, direct all activities regarding shipping orders to meet customer requests and delivery dates. Incumbent coordinates with traffic, for extracts from the bills of lading and shipping documents to load outbound shipments. Understands all documents pertaining to storage, staging and loading. Maintains housekeeping in area, observes all safety rules to company standards. Understands and participates in accurate department inventory and move procedures. In addition to this, this position is responsible for loading outbound shipments as per shipping orders and pick sheet. Responsible for the checking of the proper identification of material being shipped by size, gauge, length, count and quality. Ability to operate the forklift, banding tools, and operates the overhead crane.

Requirements

• Three (3) years relevant shipping or loading experience
• Ability to accurately read tape measures and micrometers
• Ability to stand 90% of time
• Able to work outside in extreme heat or cold
• Able to operate forklift, overhead cranes, hand and banding tools
• Must be accurate in logging inventory transactions
• The ability to work overtime when required for business needs
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of Valmont’s shipping process

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner
• 2 years of leadership experience in a shipping specific role
• The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
• Training in Lean Manufacturing processes
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Be able to work in fast paced high volume environment

Responsibilities

• Gather parts, move, and load material to complete orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Loading and unloading product in route to and from galvanizer, staging, and loading for shipment
• This person will load truck trailers and must know the product and the weight in order to ensure proper loading
• Accurately process bills of lading, shipping orders, and other paperwork as required
• Operate various equipment including forklift, banding tools, and overhead crane
• Assist with cycle counts and material handling moves from staging to storage
• This position is also responsible for reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor

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: No Education Listed