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Valmont Industries, Inc. Material Control Specialist B in Valley, Nebraska
28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016
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.
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Starting pay $25+/hr
Available Shift: 1st
Brief Summary
The Material Control Specialist B is an individual contributor who is responsible for the coordination and execution of inventory control within the Structures Shipping department. The incumbent operates cranes, straddle truck, forklift, shag truck, and other material handling equipment. This position is also responsible for audits within the storeroom, comparing records with actual material counted in performing the audit and reports results to the supervisor. Maintains good housekeeping and exercises precautions for safety operation of all equipment including wearing required personal protective equipment(s).
Essential Functions
Works under the direction of Department Supervisor, but with minimum supervision and within the guidelines of established procedures. The employee supports the material handling and inventories associated within the department with emphasis on inventory accuracy of the storeroom, the receiving of vendor and in process parts, and the issuing of material to manufacturing and outside operating sources
Operates all material handling equipment within the department including overhead cranes, straddle truck, forklift, shag truck, crane and similar types of machinery
Performs and oversees the receiving, issuing and movement of material accurately and efficiently throughout the plant through established procedures and coordinates through quality assurance material not conforming to Valmont specifications
Performs audits within the storeroom, comparing records with actual material counted in performing the audit and reports results to the supervisor
This position reports into Shipping department’s Production Supervisor
Work in non-temperature-controlled work environment, as well as work outdoors
Important Details
Matches incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size quantity, inspects for damage, and reports discrepancies. May be required to measure, and inspect material per specifications
Oversees the training of Material Control Specialist A’s by demonstrating leadership, responsibility, decision making, and problem solving
May be required as needed to assist with functions in other department areas
May be required to work irregular hours or extended hours to cover departmental needs
Provides pertinent information for the oncoming crew for the orderly continuity and transition of the department effort
Required Qualifications
3+ years previous relevant experience
Lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift of up to 20 pounds
Become Valmont certified in operating various types of material handling equipment
Ability to work outdoors with constant exposure to outdoor temperatures
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count
Highly Qualified
Previous material handling experience
Must be able to perform satisfactorily, all functions of this position
Experience operating material handling equipment including machines like cranes, straddle truck, forklift, shag truck, and other material handling equipment
Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size, quantity, and inspect for damage
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site
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.