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Valmont Industries

Material Controller - Weekend day shift

Valmont Industries, Jasper, Tennessee, United States, 37347

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1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438

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.

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A Brief Summary of This Position

The Material Controller 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.

Essential Functions

Move and document materials/products to maintain inventory accuracy

Interpret production and shipping orders to ensure proper material handling

Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies as needed

Maintain and care for tools and equipment

Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety practices

Makes decisions regarding moving, receiving and storing material

Ability to work with a team and/or independently

Important Details about the Role

Knowledgeable with computers

Ability to enter various data into IFS system

Match incoming parts to paper documents to verify part numbers, size quantity, inspect for damage and report all discrepancies

Must be authorized to operate a forklift

Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports

Follow material list to kit loads effectively

Perform audits by comparing records with actual physical materials

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Proficient with computers

Communicate problems or needs to departmental/shift supervision

Add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count, accurately and legibly

Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner

Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

Become forklift certified

Responsible to conduct Forklift Inspections

High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% sitting, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

One (1) year of previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing/outside environment

Moving materials around a warehouse and/or storage yard

Prior experience with computers in inventory management systems

Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner

Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

Prior acceptable job performance, safety record, and attendance required

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

Computer Software:

Outlook

IFS

Mii,

Excel

SKILL

Educational Background:

Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions. Must be proficient in the reading of specifications and bills of material. Must be able to perform the computer functions / transactions required by the department timely and effectively.

Job Training Skill Development

:

Must be able to perform satisfactorily all functions of this position up to 6 months of starting this position. Must obtain valid Valmont forklift Operator License for all forklifts used in the position.

Decision Making

:

The decisions the person in this position makes effects inventory accuracy and availability of material for production. The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the workload to avoid lost time to all departments. Utilizes product mix in location assuring proper rotation of stored materials. Reviews space allocations and material flow to maximize utilization of space available. Able to apply creativity to solve the problems encountered within the scope of their activity. Examples would be to receive material, issue material, or resolve inventory discrepancies and implement the appropriate action to correct them.

EFFORT

Working Conditions, Hazards, and Physical Effort

:

Operates equipment 75% of the time. Lifts, pushes, and carries material

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 EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

That's the value we add.