Job Title
The primary responsibility of the Shipper is to accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment to our customers. Shipper 1 is the first step in a progressive line of shipping positions which enables employees to move into higher level positions as they gain experience and acquire additional skills. Responsibilities include operating a variety of material handling and packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Shipper 1 will also be expected to maintain appropriate housekeeping and safety standards.
Essential Functions
- Accurately picks, counts and packs parts for shipment
- Able to operate the following equipment in a safe and efficient manner : forklift, order picker, hand and air driven banding and crimping tools, lift tables, small hand tools, vacu-lifts, weigh scales, air driven staple / nail guns, hand-held barcode scanners, computers, storage carousels, skin wrap machine, cable wrapping machines
- Recognize major parts to sight (most crateline and high volume parts)
- Able to stand / walk for 90-100% of the shift.
- Demonstrates effective and proper communication skills, being a willing and effective team player
- Maintains housekeeping and safety standards
- At minimum, employee must be able to learn and successfully perform in 5 work areas within the department.
- Responsible for safety, productivity, quality, and personal behavior
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Responds in a positive fashion to the direction of a shift supervisor or lead, participating in departmental / cell team functionsThe ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count accuratelyA working knowledge of using e-mailThe ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, crimping tools, scales, banders, and air-driven staple / nail gunsThe ability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift and walkThe ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shiftThe ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needsOther Important Details about the Role :
The ability to operate forklifts, shag trucks, or weigh counting scalesAn understanding of documents pertaining to packing and shipping of irrigation productsAn acceptable work history and attendance recordMaterial handling and inventory experienceA satisfactory safety record and constant awareness of others safety as well as their ownHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :
Prior shipping experiencePrior experience with the equipment used : forklift, order picker, hand and air driven banding and crimping tools, lift tables, small hand tools, vacu-lifts, weigh scales, air driven staple / nail guns, hand-held barcode scanners, computers, storage carousels, skin wrap machine, cable wrapping machinesBenefits
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 matchPaid time offEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leaveWork Life SupportTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and moreValmont 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.