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1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438

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.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The position insure that orders are shipped on time to reflect the customer request delivery dates. The person coordinates with Shipping Coordinator, for extracts from the bills of laden and shipping documents to load outbound shipments. This position requires the ability to load rail and over the road hauler correctly for customer service and safety purposes. The Shipper will ensure loads are positioned properly and order procedures are followed. The incumbent will also demonstrate a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission Statement and Corporate Safety’s Critical Success Factors process, provide support to complete 100% of the site SBO Plan. This person will support all efforts to 100% complete the site SBO Plan. This person will support all efforts to 100% complete the site SBO Plan. This person will actively participate in department safety; demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors and conforms to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

This person must knowledgeable of governmental environmental regulations and Valmont’s procedures when shipping product and materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

This person must have a high school or equivalent with a minimum of three years shipping experience in truck and rail. The incumbent must know how to perform basic math functions and read and write the English language fluently. This person should have a basic understanding of using computers and how to enter or create data.

NATURE & SCOPE:

Working from the directions of the Supervisor and the Shipping Coordinator this job requires the movement of pole shafts using an overhead crane, forklift, the gathering of parts and materials and loading of rail or truck trailers to complete the order.

This person will load rail cars or truck trailers and must know the product and the weight in order to ensure proper loading.

This person must also be able to express equipment, parts, or procedural problems to the Supervisor or the Shipping Coordinator. The incumbent should know how to complete required reports and enter the appropriate data with accuracy.

This person will operate various pieces of equipment e.g. forklifts, nail guns, banding equipment, electric saws, chain saws etc.

A through knowledge of loading procedures and practices are essential to ensure the quality of the product and safety during transporting.

The incumbent will have to be able to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. They must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the supervisor. This will include maintaining a clean work area.

Most of the work performed will be individually or with the assistance of a helper. Essential tools and equipment will be provided, however the accountability and maintenance will be the employee’s responsibility.

This person must be able to perform the requirements of the job, which will include climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, twisting, and occasionally working overhead. Inherent welding smoke and metal dust along with various temperature changes can be expected.

The incumbent will be required to wear the required PPE at all times. The basic PPE for all shop personnel will be ear plugs, safety glasses, and metatarsal footwear. This person must be alert to the immediate surroundings to avoid accident or injury. This will include not walking under suspended loads or performing work without the prescribed safety equipment.

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.

• That’s the value we add.