Shipper

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Load and unload products safely and accurately according to Valmont procedures and work instructions .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in operating heavy equipment, including Straddle Trucks and Overhead Cranes, with a strong understanding of IFS systems for transaction management. Demonstrates attention to safety and quality while performing material handling and general housekeeping tasks in a manufacturing environment.

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Heavy Equipment OperationOverhead Crane OperationIFS System ProficiencyManufacturing ExperienceBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Straddle Truck OperationShag Truck OperationOverhead Crane OperationMaterial IdentificationBasic MathProduct StagingTransaction ManagementHousekeeping TasksLoad and Unload ProductsSafety Awareness

Soft Skills

IntegrityPassionDrive to Excel

Tools & Technologies

IFS SystemForkliftStraddle TruckStraddle BuggyPowered Sweepers

Certifications & Qualifications

PPE Compliance

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingMaterial HandlingSafety ProceduresQuality ControlGeneral Housekeeping

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload products safely and accurately according to Valmont procedures and work instructions
Identify material by part number, description, quantity, and quality
Gather customer orders and stage them by stop schedule on consolidation cards
Update consolidation cards for shortages
Handle workload from assembly and finishing areas
Use the IFS system to complete finished-goods transactions
Use ship papers and identification markers to identify products for loading
Stage and transport products using straddle trucks, forklifts, and straddle buggies
Operate overhead cranes to move pole products between bolsters
Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, painting, operating powered sweepers, and mopping
Dispose of wood dunnage safely and maintain awareness of tripping hazards
Bolster products returning to the yard or internal customers
Communicate with the next shipper to ensure proper loading of each consolidation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to perform basic math: add, subtract, decimals and fractions
6 months previous experience operating heavy equipment in a professional environment
Become proficient in operating a straddle truck and shag truck
Knowledge of computer systems
1-year experience in a manufacturing setting (highly qualified)
1-year experience operating heavy equipment (highly qualified)
1-year experience operating an overhead crane (highly qualified)
1-year experience utilizing IFS system (highly qualified)
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Ability to wear required PPE, including hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously and perform standing, bending, walking, climbing, and unusual-position work

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