Shipping Utility - Days
About The 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. This position reports to and performs work for the Brenham, Texas site but works on-site at our Houston facility, Valmont-United Galvanizing (VUG). Valmont is a Fortune 1000 company that impacts millions of people daily by advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to create a sustainable future, including supplying reliable energy, enhancing connectivity, and making life better.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
