Shipping Utility - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Brenham, TX

7d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position report to and performs work for the Brenham, Texas site but works on-site at our Houston facility, Valmont-United Galvanizing (VUG). A Brief Summary of This Position: The Shipping Utility incumbent is an Individual Contributor responsible for effectively functioning in all shipping and material handler operations of the department on a daily basis and acting as a backup when necessary.

Requirements

• One year manufacturing or shipping experience
• Must be able to read & write
• Must be able to do basic math; add subtract multiply & divide
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be able to analyze and document inventory related problems, whether caused by the system, procedures or other causes

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a leadership role
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Be available to back up any Shipping position as needed based on demand
• Be prepared to assist the Lead Person in the following activities and fill in for the Lead Person when he/she is absent
• Includes continuously monitoring inventories on a regular basis, including evaluating the adequacy of inventory-related systems, security, storage and handling
• Reconcile actual counts with specific work in process and raw material locations and inventory balances
• Review inventory data for accuracy and compliance with procedures
• Coordinate and assure the prompt resolution of lost or damaged material with the support and cooperation of Manufacturing, the Storeroom, Quality Assurance and Purchasing
• Report results of audits and conditions causing errors and omissions in inventory transactions to appropriate management
• Identify parts and/or specific locations of material to be audited and analyzed
• Inform and train operating personnel regarding inventory control methods and procedures as directed
• Provide recommendations for innovations and improvements to all inventory processes, procedures and controls
• Review IFS item set-up, including bill of material and routing to check for accuracy when resolving inventory problems
• Draw comparison between data setup and blueprints and report discrepancies to engineering
• Report damage or unusable inventory found during audit process to appropriate personnel
• Focus on lean processes, problem solving as well as 5S creating a visual factory
• Material handles any product necessary
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job
• Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications
• Other duties as 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: No Education Listed