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Shipping Utility - Days

Valmont Industries
Houston, TX
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. This position report to and performs work for the Brenham, Texas site but works on-site at our Houston facility, Valmont-United Galvanizing (VUG). A Brief Summary of This Position: The Shipping Utility incumbent is an Individual Contributor responsible for effectively functioning in all shipping and material handler operations of the department on a daily basis and acting as a backup when necessary. Shift: 1st shift (Days) Monday - Friday 7AM - 3PM Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG6): $23.64 + $0.75 per hour Utility allowance
  • ***Qualified Internal Candidates will have their current step progression reviewed when determining new pay rate offered***
  • Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years
Essential Functions:
  • Be available to back up any Shipping position as needed based on demand
  • Be prepared to assist the Lead Person in the following activities and fill in for the Lead Person when he/she is absent
  • Includes continuously monitoring inventories on a regular basis, including evaluating the adequacy of inventory-related systems, security, storage and handling
  • Reconcile actual counts with specific work in process and raw material locations and inventory balances
  • Review inventory data for accuracy and compliance with procedures
  • Coordinate and assure the prompt resolution of lost or damaged material with the support and cooperation of Manufacturing, the Storeroom, Quality Assurance and Purchasing
  • Report results of audits and conditions causing errors and omissions in inventory transactions to appropriate management
  • Identify parts and/or specific locations of material to be audited and analyzed
  • Inform and train operating personnel regarding inventory control methods and procedures as directed
  • Provide recommendations for innovations and improvements to all inventory processes, procedures and controls
  • Review IFS item set-up, including bill of material and routing to check for accuracy when resolving inventory problems
  • Draw comparison between data setup and blueprints and report discrepancies to engineering
  • Report damage or unusable inventory found during audit process to appropriate personnel
  • Focus on lean processes, problem solving as well as 5S creating a visual factory
  • Material handles any product necessary
  • Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job
  • Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications
  • Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
  • One year manufacturing or shipping experience
  • Must be able to read & write
  • Must be able to do basic math; add subtract multiply & divide
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Must be able to analyze and document inventory related problems, whether caused by the system, procedures or other causes
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
  • One year experience in a leadership role
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Working Environment and Physical Efforts: During about 60% of the workday, the incumbent is required to walk, stand, stoop, bend, squat, lift and move objects in order to count material. The rest of the day involves sedentary tasks such as operating a computer and attending meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. 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 50 pounds although the most frequent weight manipulated is under 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks. 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].
Posted 2026-03-18

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