1100 North Ohio St Salina Kansas 67401-2403

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.

Available Shifts: 1st shift, 6:00am to 2:30pm; 2nd shift, 2:30pm to 11:00pm
Compensation: $23.00/hour (shift differential for second shift is an additional $1.00/hour)

A Brief Summary of This Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Forklift Operator position in the Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will operate a forklift and other lifting and moving equipment in a safe and efficient manner to deliver on-time, high quality Valmont products.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate excellent judgment in estimating and executing appropriate size lifts

• Unload and load steel hauling trucks for customers and company

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, protecting self and others from accident and injury

• Document, count, and verify customer piece counts for shipping and receiving

• Manage paperwork to properly identify incoming materials and outgoing products in accordance with established product control systems and shipping orders

• Ensure the accuracy of the computers inventory system and the physical location and organization of inventory

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and follow facility safety regulations

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• One year of previous experience operating a forklift in a professional environment

• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing

• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

• Excellent hand and eye coordination with 20/20 corrected vision

• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

• The ability to be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, non-toxic fumes and airborne particles, blowing dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, proximity to extreme heat, and moving mechanical parts

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision

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 [email protected].