Shipper, Manufacturing Production

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20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Availability and Compensation

We have two positions open currently:

• 1st shift working 5:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
• 2nd shift working 2:45 pm to 12:45 am, Monday through Thursday

This position pays $25.35 to $28.40 per hour.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for 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 and 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

Important Details About

The Role

• 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
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, and nail guns
• The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, TME (total manufacturing expenses), and customer satisfaction
• This position reports to the Shipping Lead

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

)

• The 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

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of experience in shipping/receiving position
• Familiarity with radial saws, hand tools, overhead cranes and general shop safety
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• 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

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

The job is performed in an indoor shop environment. The temperature range can be from 100 degrees in the summer to about 50 degrees in the winter. Most operations may expose employee to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. Exposure to electrical hazards, grease, loud noises, and outside elements occur continually or regularly.

Extreme care should be taken to prevent damage to equipment or department personnel in the area of operations…