3535 Halifax Road Petersburg Virginia 23805-1113

　　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.

　　Why Valmont

　　A career with Valmont is a career with a future! Valmont is a global manufacturing company with employment opportunities around the world for qualified candidates. Wherever you live, whatever you do, chances are Valmont is part of your life: Lighting and traffic poles that guide your way; Utility poles that bring power to your home and business; Communication poles and towers that enable your wireless communications; Irrigation equipment that brings much-needed water to cropland while conserving fresh water resources; and, long-lasting finishes that improve products around the world every day. Valmont needs YOU to make it all possible!

　　How you will contribute

　　Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Process Tank Operator position in the Petersburg, Virginia Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will operate ground-controlled traveling and overhead cranes to lift, move, and position heavy steel loads.

　　Additionally, you will…

　　Use hoisting attachments such as hooks, chains or bucket to load material

　　Be responsible for the cleaning and non-complex maintenance of both the crane and hoisting mechanism including inspection of the crane, hooks and chains regularly to maintain a safe operation within the department

　　Monitor all process tanks to maintain proper temperature and adhere to cycle times in order to achieve a quality galvanized product every time

　　Coordinate the use of equipment, process tanks, material and personnel in order to gain maximum productivity and capacity from the galvanizing process tanks and zinc bath

　　Guide the material handlers in proper paddling procedures to ensure safe galvanizing procedures are continually followed

　　Execute the drossing process to remove any impurities from the zinc kettle

　　Assist in remove lost parts from process tanks and kettle

　　Perform 5S and other housekeeping tasks within the assigned area

　　Actively participate on both Lean and safety teams

　　Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations

　　Maintain a safe and productive working environment

　　What it takes

　　Required Qualifications

　　The physical ability to hook and unhook loads of fabricated steel and place dunnage between material as necessary for staging

　　The physical ability to stand and walk duration of shift

　　The visual and mental capacity to determine if the load hook up is safe and if any of the parts by be defective and need attention

　　The ability to manipulate and decompress crane controls such as pedals, levers and buttons to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist

　　The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs

　　The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues

　　The ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety

　　Skills necessary to be highly efficient in the safe operation of 15 ton over-head bridge cranes

　　High attention to detail

　　Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

　　Excellent hand and eye coordination with 20/20 corrected vision

　　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

　　One year of previous experience with overhead crane operations

　　One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or galvanizing environment

　　Thorough understanding of the galvanizing process and of a material handler’s job duties as related to black goods staging procedures, raw material conditions, product venting, fixture safety, the padding function, product quality, and shop safety rules

　　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].

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　　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.