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2718 Marshall Drive Tifton Georgia 31793

_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.

A Brief Summary of This Position

This is an Individual Contributor position in the Irrigation division. Working under the direction of the center’s manager, and within the guidelines of established procedures, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for selecting the appropriate item, packing it properly and moving any needed material. The incumbent has a direct effect on the level of customer service Valmont provides as a shipment error or incomplete shipment could cost our customer downtime and loss of crop. This position requires close attention to detail to accurately pick and pack the correct parts. Those parts are then prepared for shipmen, and the appropriate documentation is sent with each order. Parts can be loaded on a trailer or container, sent by express courier, or put in a vehicle for direct delivery to a local customer. The position of the Warehouse Associate also involves order entry processing, inventory control functions such as perform cycle counts, investigate and resolve discrepancies as well as direct customer service. The incumbent also participates in Lean projects within the facility and works in a manner consistent with company safety policies.

Essential Functions

+ Operate the following pieces of production equipment: forklifts

+ Accurately pick, pack, and ship items based on customer orders

+ Deliver a high level of customer service

+ Inventory control activities including cycle counts

+ Data entry and order processing

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is 20 pounds

+ Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as work in non-temperature controlled environment

+ Ability to stand/walk up to 100% of shift

+ Ability to become DOT certified, in order to drive Valmont vehicles

+ This position reports into the Distribution Center Manager and has no direct reports

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

+ High school diploma/GED and 2+ years of relevant education/work experience

+ The ability to work over 10 hours a week in overtime, as business needs require

+ Experience operating a personal computer in a professional environment

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

+ Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

+ Previous experience in picking, packing, shipping or distribution

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level can be loud at times. The incumbent works around material which is stacked overhead height. If assigned a forklift responsibility, many employees notice a constant jarring and bouncing while operating a forklift. Working conditions may vary with specific work assignments and areas. Safety glasses and metatarsal safety shoes are required in the warehouse area. The employee needs to be able to spend the entire work shift within this production environment.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Some items will weigh more than 50 lbs., in such an instance team lifting or a forklift should be used. An individual employee should never lift more than 50 lbs. without some type of assistance. Must be able to withstand this physical effort for the duration of designated shift.

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 [email protected].

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.