Warehouse Operator - Day Shift

About the role

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?

The Warehouse Operator position is an individual contributor position who supports the Small Parts department reporting to the Shift Supervisor. This role is responsible for the accurate handling, movement, and documentation of materials and products within a manufacturing environment to ensure efficient production flow and inventory accuracy by using computers; stationary and hand held to be used throughout the shift daily. Responds to direct two-way radio requests from departments, using good judgment in prioritizing calls. Must use good judgment in inspection of loads for damage and proper handling. May be required to assist with functions in other department areas and may work irregular hours. Maintains good housekeeping and exercises precautions for safety operation of all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Move and document materials/products to maintain inventory accuracy
• Store and label physical steel inventory to maintain accuracy
• Interpret production and shipping orders to ensure proper material handling
• Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment
• Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety practices
• Make decisions regarding moving, receiving and storing material
• Prioritize workloads and resolve discrepancies
• Work from the direction of the supervisor, moving materials from inbound freight to work stations or to storage areas
• Enter data and complete required reports in a timely fashion
• Use computer skills and familiarity with IFS and Zebra capabilities with handheld materials and desktop computers
• Receive inbound inventory for current and upcoming orders
• Assist when available for material staging
• Maintain legible writing for communication on materials and BOLs (Bill of Ladings)
• Perform daily crane inspections
• Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size, quantity, inspect for damage and report all discrepancies
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• Follow material list to kit loads effectively
• Perform audits by comparing records with actual physical materials
• Help maintain all inventory for location accuracies; this will include responsibility for cycle counts
• Perform random quality checks of parts entering the facility to ensure that they match the packets and prints attached to the part
• Work timely and promptly to deliver an on-time product without manufacturing errors
• Maintain accountability and maintenance of tools (essential tools and equipment provided)
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders and management
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Become forklift certified for all on-site lifts
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Knowledgeable of battery hook up and general maintenance of large forklifts
• Ability to work 100% in an outdoor environment

Requirements

• Proficient with computers
• Communicate problems or needs to departmental/shift supervision
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count accurately and legibly