Crane Operator

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Operate stacker crane to support storeroom, shipping and manufacturing .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating heavy equipment, including Stacker Overhead Cranes and Forklifts, while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to safety protocols. Possesses strong measurement skills using tape measures and micrometers, along with a commitment to quality assurance and professional integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stacker Overhead Crane OperationForklift Operation CertificationStraddle Truck OperationInventory ManagementPreventive Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Tape Measure ReadingMicrometer ReadingHeavy Equipment OperationInventory TransactionsCycle Counting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailIntegrityPassion for Excellence

Tools & Technologies

Stacker CraneStraddle TruckForkliftInventory Picklists

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Operator CertificationOverhead Crane Training

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentInventory AccuracyQuality AssurancePPE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate stacker crane to support storeroom, shipping and manufacturing
Use tape measure and micrometer to measure raw material dimensions
Operate straddle trucks and forklifts to move product
Maintain inventory accuracy during staging, loading/unloading, and delivery
Perform cycle counts
Use inventory picklists to remove product for manufacturing WIP and shipping orders
Load products and materials onto trailers and stage loaded trailers
Transport bolster materials to and from inventory locations and staging areas
Help perform preventive maintenance on equipment
Report unsafe issues to department lead, supervisor, or maintenance technician
Maintain housekeeping and keep work area free of debris and trash
Dispose of scrap tubes properly
Use stacker magnetic crane to unload materials from trailers and rail cars and receive them into inventory
Execute proper inventory transactions
Maintain required professional competencies, certifications, and licenses
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Read tape measure & micrometer
Ability to read & write and perform basic math: add, subtract, decimals and fraction
Become a certified forklift operator
Become proficient in operating a straddle truck
Complete overhead crane training program
High School Diploma or GED (highly qualified)
1-year prior experience operating a Stacker Overhead Crane (highly qualified)
1-year prior experience working in a manufacturing environment (highly qualified)
1-year prior working experience operating heavy equipment (highly qualified)
Ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance
Must be a person of passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Ability to wear required PPE
Ability to lift 35–50 lbs. approximately 80–90% of the time
Ability to stand, bend, or walk 85% of the time
Ability to climb up to 8 feet off the ground
Maximum required lift of 50 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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