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475 Dietrich Road Steele Alabama 35987-2613
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.
Site: Coatings Site – Steele, Alabama
Department: Shipping & Receiving
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate 30,000 to 40,000 lb. capacity forklift in a safe, secure, and productive manner
Move or load product such as large structures/poles
Operate on outside terrain in a variety of weather conditions
Check for damage or defect of product during processes and report
Make recommendations to resolve any damage or defects found in products
Complete required paperwork
Establish priorities and reorder priorities when necessary
Maintain a safe and productive working environment by wearing required personal protective equipment including seatbelt and following facility safety regulations at all times
Follow all required processes, procedures and regulations
Ability to self-supervise at times but communicate with Supervisor as needed
Willingness to assist in other areas of shipping/receiving when needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
Calculate simple mathematics and accurately read a tape measure
Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
Be a team player in a diverse group assisting in other areas/in other ways as needed
Be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Job Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience operating a large forklift
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
Key Competencies:
Patience
Communication
Attention to Detail
Flexibility
Working Well under Pressure
Organization
Integrity
Self-supervision
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs,
Able stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold and carry for various periods of time
Able to wear department required PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, reflective vest and other specific PPE (seat belt), long sleeves, long pants, steel toed boots with built in met guards
Job Summary:
Operate large capacity forklift safely to move large product in and out of the plant, on the yard and on and off trucks in a fast-paced environment. Must follow all processes, procedures and regulations and maintain the highest of standards including no damage to product, equipment or trucks. Must wear all required PPE, arrive on time, work the required schedule each week and report any damage or issues to the department supervisor. Must be willing and able to assist in other areas of shipping if needed.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
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
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 email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.