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Forklift Operator - Plant Cleanup

$42.64k
Full-time

Valmont Industries, Inc.

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041

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.

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 (Monday-Friday 5:00 am to 1:45 pm)

Compensation:

1st Shift: $20.50 per hour

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Plant Cleanup position in Houston, TX Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.

Essential Functions:

·Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard.

·Overall plant clean-up (exterior and interior production bays).

·Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping.

·Ability to operate a small forklift.

·Dump wire hoppers, trash hoppers, and wood hoppers.

·Clean yard and driveways by picking up and disposing dunnage, wire, and other debris.

·Assist chemical technician with transitions and chemical additions.

·Assist with facilities maintenance (i.e. painting, filter changes, furniture moves, pressure washing, etc.).

·Assist with storm water preventions, clean and maintain drains, pump out excess water, etc.

· Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

· The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

·The ability to accurately read a tape measure.

·The ability to communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision.

·The ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to shoulder height or higher.

·Must be a physically able to stand for long periods of time (length of shift) in open air environment; wear PPE; maintain safe work environment.

·Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

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

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

·High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

·Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen acetylene torches, and mill gauges.

·Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane.

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

·The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.

·Certification of heavy equipment operation including forklift.

​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.

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.

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