General Laborer - 1st shift - Illinois, Franklin Park

The announced job offer is made public by the firm: Valmont Industries, Inc. and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.

It is announced that they have a job offer at the category of Trades & Services and the jobs location is in the state of Illinois at the city Franklin Park, in the country US - at this current ZipCode: 60131

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10909 Franklin Ave Franklin Park Illinois

Why Valmont

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference.

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the General Laborer position in Franklin Park, Illinois Coatings Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will prepare products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.

1st shift: 6:15 am - 2:45 pm

Essential Functions

Inspect and ensure the safe use and disposition of production fixtures, chains and hooks

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 paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles

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

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

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

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.

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