Inside Shipper
Valmont Industries · Valley, NE
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Inside Shipper The primary responsibility of the Inside Shipper is to accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment to our customers. The Inside Shipper is the first step in a progressive line of shipping positions which enables employees to move into higher level positions asthey gain experience and acquire additional skills. Responsibilities include operating a variety of material handling and packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Inside Shipper will also be expected to maintain appropriate housekeeping and safety standards. Essential Functions • Accurately pick, count, and pack parts for shipment. • Participate in departmental/cell functions under the direction of a shift supervisor or department lead. • Operate a variety of material handling and packaging equipment which may include: forklifts, order pickers, banding and crimping tools, capping machines, lift tables, small hand tools, vacu-lifts, weigh scales, staple/nail guns, barcode scanners, storage carousels, and wrapping machines. • Maintain appropriate housekeeping standards in assigned work area. • Wear all required PPE and comply with all safety policies and standards. Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) • The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, read, write, and count accurately. • A working knowledge of using e-mail. • The ability to work with wood and small hand tools such as tape measures, crimping tools, scales, banders, and air-driven staple/nail guns. • The ability to stand, bend, push, pull, climb, lift and walk. • The ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift. • The ability to work over 10 hours a week in overtime when required for business needs. • The ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, straddle trucks, shag trucks, or weigh counting scales. • An understanding of documents pertaining to packing and shipping of irrigation products. • An acceptable work history and attendance record. • Material handling and inventory experience. • A satisfactory safety record and constant awareness of others safety as well as their own. Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications • Prior shipping experience. • Experience using radio frequency scanners. Educational Background • Must be able to read, write, and understand plainly written documents in English such as order pick lists, move tags, part orders, and rejected tags. • Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions. • Do simple math (add, subtract, divide and multiply both whole numbers and fractions). • Possess legible penmanship. • Use a calculator. • Use a computer. Job Training Skill Development Employees with the above mentioned educational background and skills have to be able to successfully perform 5 of the following 22 essential functions of this job. The 5 tasks can be learned in approximately 2 years. Previous related work experience could shorten the training time. Once the employee is successfully performing 7 of the following essential functions, the employee is eligible to transition into an Inside Shipper 2 role. • Crate line pick and pack • Crate line forklift • Crate line system wiring • Crate line miscellaneous wiring • Kit pack pick and pack • Kit pack stocker • Kit pack skin pack • Sprinkler hardware • Sprinkler charts • Sprinkler drops • Sprinkler auditor/stage • Inventory outside forklift • Inventory inside forklift • Service parts outside picker • Service parts UPS • Service parts with system • Service parts bulk pack • Service parts carousel pick • Service parts UPS pick • Auditing crate line • Receiving replenishment • Packing sockets and traps Decision Making Employee makes routine decisions. The employee will need to follow both verbal and written instructions in English. Most of this job is covered by standard practices. Use of good common sense and quality control procedures are essential aspects of completing this job in a successful manner. The employee should be able to recognize major errors in shipping and parts orders paperwork, recognize weight discrepancies, misidentified parts etc. and bring them to the attention of appropriate personnel. Physical Effort Physical effort consists of continuous standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting. The pushing, pulling and lifting will range from 0-50 lbs. depending on job assignment. Although some items weigh more, the employee should never have to lift more than 50 lbs. Must be able to withstand this effort for the duration of designated shift. Must work at a pace to enable the cell/department to attain set and agreed upon goals. Working Conditions 85% of the work is done inside - the remainder is outside. The shipping building is a heated insulated structure. Outside service part order picking workers would be exposed to the full spectrum of the weather from summer to winter. Inside the building in the winter, there are some cool spots but normally temperature is comfortable. In the summer, it can get very warm and muggy inside the building with the heat index getting above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods of time. Most loading operations are exposed to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments. 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.
Restaurant Team Member
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores · Valley, NE
Customer service duties including, but not limited to, taking customer food orders, answering questions about menu offerings, and addressing customer needs. Balancing a cash register and offering additional sales opportunities to customers. Accurately and safely prepare customer orders from various preparation points within the kitchen to include, but not limited to, a sandwich making line, a fry station, a grill station, or other station depending on the restaurant concept type. Use a variety of methods and technologies to ensure proper food safety conditions within the restaurant to ensure delivery of a fresh and safe product to the customer. Additional duties could include cross training in other departments such as Store Cashier, Fresh Kitchen, Facility Maintenance, and leadership roles. Ability to move, lift 25 pounds. Ability to work in various temperatures....Restaurant, Team Member, Retail
General Manager
Valmont Industries · Valley, NE
General Manager Position in Valley, NE This General Manager position in Valley, NE has full Profit/Loss (P/L) responsibility for the site. The incumbent is responsible for all the physical and human resources within that group, strategic development, planning, execution and tacticaldirection, marketing and sales, budgeting and capital utilization, business expansion and new construction. Manages through delegating authority to key functional area employees. Essential Functions: • The position of General Manager (GM) reports directly to the Regional Director responsible for overseeing site. • Directs and coordinates activities of the organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits. • Autonomously manages operations giving guidance and direction to all key functional area managers and supervisors. • Directs the Sales employee(s) in sales and marketing functions, staffing, pricing, labor, asset and inventory management. • Supports the Regional Director with special projects or assignments, as requested. • Responsible for the operating performance of the material control and manufacturing functions including the full range of activities and processes, engineering, employee safety, purchasing, production planning, scheduling, dispatching, receiving, materials handling, inventory control, stores, shipping, and coatings operations. • Demonstrate visible leadership and accountability for Valmont's Health & Safety Vision and Zero Harm strategy by performing the following: • Ensure risks are identified, controlled, and continuously reduced throughout the site. • Ensure compliance with Valmont EHS standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. • Ensure implementation and sustainment of Valmont's Life-Saving Rules and Stop Work Authority programs. • Ensure incidents identify root causes, have effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence, while supporting site responsibilities for workers' compensation, return-to-work efforts, and employee recovery. • Provide support, resources, and active engagement for your site to achieve EHS objectives. • Foster leadership accountability and employee engagement to support EHS excellence and continuous improvement • Ensure all matters of environmental compliance, personal health, safety of employees, sustainability considerations, and effective use of EHS management systems are integrated into operational decision-making and site management practices. • Responsible to ensure a lean manufacturing environment including standardized operating procedures, continuous improvements and delivery of improved business results. • Must seek to standardize/optimize operations and procedures, so that best practice operations are easily transferable to other Coatings sites, new acquisitions, spin-offs and new businesses. The incumbent is challenged to look for areas within the Division to improve revenues and efficiencies and transfer effective management practices that help meet Valmont business objectives, including the development of new applications, technological innovations and business expansion focus. Other Important Details about the Role: • Ensure business unit goals are met by establishing sales and manufacturing goals, policies and procedures as well as ensuring that all department heads are accountable to achieve these results. • Promote organization in industry, manufacturing or trade associations. • To lead the site's effort to be the innovative market leader by driving unsurpassed services and applications into production to meet the needs and to exceed the expectations of the customer. Participate in sales and customer contact and follow-up both proactively and as necessary. • Ensure the site's effective operations by monitoring results, comparing actual performance to established standards and taking appropriate action to forestall or correct problem situations revealed through operating results. Rolling out lean manufacturing principles, standard work, and problem resolution strategies and engaging the workforce in day-to-day continuous improvement activities. Conduct continuous cost reduction programs throughout the organization and trains all employees to participate in continuous improvement efforts. • Ensure the profitability of the site by directing and monitoring activities to achieve satisfactory operation and growth performance as measured in terms of return on investment, profit margins, manufacturing and labor costs and increased sales volume. • Ensure the sound financial position of the site by overseeing the development of annual operating budgets of costs and expenses and collaborate in the development and presentation of strategic plans, long range plans and annual operating plans. Direct and coordinate promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market and obtain competitive position in industry. • Ensure a safe working environment by overseeing and directing appropriate action on all matters related to personal health and safety of employees and of the environment so that all applicable regulations are met or exceeded. Also, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Oversee physical condition of facility(s) and directs maintenance through a systematic program of repairs or through initiation of fixed capital requests when this action is economic or appropriate. • Develop and maintain human capital capable of achieving objectives through appropriate structuring, staffing, developing, appraising and rewarding. Develop key employee talents necessary to obtain short- and long-range goals by effective direction, counseling, and training. Develop organization structures and staffing requirements. Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • Preferred Bachelors with 7+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 9+ years relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience • Ability to understand, oversee and direct the utilization of sophisticated financial analysis and models in the evaluation of current and potential business units, products and markets. • A clear understanding of regulatory, societal and economic drivers and their impact on the business unit. • Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents • Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to articulate well at all levels of the organization, write speeches and presentation materials and effectively present information. • Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw timely/valid conclusions. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and work well with others. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) • Proven track record in lean manufacturing methodology and tools including standard work, continuous improvement, problem resolution and delivery of results positively affecting the bottom line of the organization • Ability to travel locally as needed is required. Ability to travel to other Coatings locations or to trade shows and/or American Galvanizers Association Technical Forums, approximately 15%, as required. Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications: • Master's Degree • Bilingual in English and Spanish • A good understanding of Visual Shop, QAD and other accounting software Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Some of the working conditions for this position is in a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. The General Manager will work in both the office and shop environment. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. 15% travel is required for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 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
Job Description: Temporary Manufacturing Associate* The Impact You'll Make in this Role The 3M Valley plant is conveniently located just 10 miles west of Omaha, NE. As a Temporary Manufacturing Associate, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: • Producing quality products by following established procedures and customer requirements • Working as part of a team to meet production goals and support on-time delivery • Safely operating equipment and maintaining a clean, organized work area • Inspecting and packaging products to meet quality standards • Using basic production tools and computer systems to support daily operations This is a temporary position with potential for up to 899 hours worked. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older upon hire to be considered for this position, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws. • Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start) Applicants meeting the basic qualifications above may be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process Pay The starting rate of pay for this position is $18.50/hour + $1.25/hour differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: Work location: • Valley, NE Travel: No travel Relocation Assistance: Not authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election. Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. 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NDT Inspector - Associate 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? Compensation: $30.32 per hour (+ $2/hr shift differential) Schedule: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. -7:00 a.m. A Brief Summary of This Position: This position reports to the Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager. The NDT Inspector - Associate will evaluate the assembly of fabricated materials by dimensional checks, visual inspection of welds and conduct nondestructive testing by ultrasonic, mag particle, and liquid penetrant processes, with knowledge working under a fully certified Level II Inspector. Responsible for coordination of the Quality area to meet production goals. Completes daily paperwork. Demonstrates a commitment to quality, productivity, safety and environmental policies. Responsible for communication within the work group ensuring teamwork and a productive work environment. Working with the production supervisor to maintain workflow of the area and report issues to the supervisor. Evaluate examination results and determine if material meets contract specifications. Responsible for generating and maintaining NDT reports and records for company and contractors. Essential Functions: • Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of products to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications • Makes decision in the area of codes (includes AWS D1.1) and specifications under the guidance of a NDT Inspector - Intermediate. • Interprets reports for NDT and evaluates quality acceptance under the guidance of a fully certified NDT Inspector – Intermediate. • Has the authority to reject material, stop work in process etc. to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction. • Works under production conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits • Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools and equipment • Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures • Maintain timely and consistent attendance • This position reports to the Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager and has no direct reports. Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): • High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree with 2+ years' experience or Bachelor's Degree • 2 years' experience in fabricated steel environment • Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals • Ability to use basic measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges, and levels (digital and conventional) to ensure dimensional accuracy. • Level I NDT certifications or be able to obtain Level I certification within 90 days. • Ability to operate NDT testing equipment. • Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management and customers. • Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead person or supervisor. • Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors. • A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications: • 4 years' experience in fabricated steel environment • Associate Degree in NDT from an accredited school • SNT-TC-1A NDT Level I in UT and Mag Particle • Competence in basic quality assurance disciplines including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment • NDT (non-destructive testing) experience • Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional result 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.