What are the responsibilities and job description for the Racker position at Valmont Industries, Inc.?
2226 East Dominguez St Long Beach California 90810-1086
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.
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How you will contribute
Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Shop Help position in Long Beach, California Coatings Division.
We are looking for a highly driven individual that will prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging material on overhead racks, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.
Additionally, you will
- Inspect and identify unsafe production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discard unsafe items
- Hand wire small to medium-sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing
- Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking
- Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard
- Perform functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products
- Use air or electric powered tools to help prepare or clean up steel for pickling or galvanizing
- Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
- Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury
What it takes
Required Qualifications
- 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 in a galvanizing position
- 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
- Salary $20.47 / hr
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Benefits
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
Last updated : 2024-05-06
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