Shipper, Forklift Operator, Material Handler

Inside Shipper

Location:

28800 Ida St, Valley, Nebraska

Shift: 3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday, 9:30pm-6:00am)

Compensation: $23.20 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential.

The primary responsibility of the Inside Shipper is to accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment to our customers.

• Accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment.
• Participate in departmental/cell functions under the direction of a shift supervisor or department lead.
• Operate material‑handling and packaging equipment: forklifts, order pickers, banding and crimping tools, capping machines, lift tables, small hand tools, vacu‑lifts, weigh scales, staple/nail guns, barcode scanners, storage carousels, and wrapping machines.
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping and safety standards in the assigned work area.
• Wear all required PPE and comply with all safety policies and standards.

• Demonstrate proficiency in equipment operation and packing processes within approximately 2 years of training.
• Progress to Inside Shipper 2 role after successful completion of at least 7 essential functions.

• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform calculations with whole numbers and fractions.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding plain English documents and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of e‑mail usage.
• Manual dexterity to work with small hand tools, tape measures, crimping tools, scales, banders, and air‑driven staple/nail guns.
• Physical capability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift, and walk, and safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Availability for overtime up to 10 hours a week when required.
• Experience operating forklifts, straddle trucks, or similar material‑handling equipment.
• Understanding of packing and shipping documentation for irrigation products.
• Clean work history and attendance record; satisfactory safety record.
• Experience with radio‑frequency scanners is a plus.
• Experience in shipping or logistics is highly desirable.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, including maternity leave
• Work‑life support
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs (tobacco cessation, diabetes care, health coaching, mortgage services, etc.)

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment please email