1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601

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.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Dispatcher position in the Global NA Operations Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will dispatch and expedite orders through the manufacturing process from the time of ordering materials until it is complete in a safe and efficient manner to aid in the fabrication process of Valmont products. Additionally, you will…

• Work in a cross-functional reporting structure that assists scheduling, shipping, material handling, maintenance, manufacturing and finishing, while interfacing with admin departments, other sites, vendors, marketing, engineering, and purchasing

• Effectively plan and organize the processing of orders while dealing with the many varied situations encountered in the production process

• Issue shop packets and computer reports from the office area to the designated area in the Manufacturing shop

• Coordinate completion of the machine load report, coordinate feedback to scheduling regarding potential reschedules, overloads and other anticipated problems

• Coordinate and assure the prompt resolution of lost or damaged material

• Status and expedite shipping shortages, while at the same time maintaining close communications with departmental supervisors, leads and production control in regards to loading availability and critical shipments

• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Planner

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

• One year of previous experience with MRP systems such as IFS and Oracle Discoverer

• Basic understanding of Production Control Techniques and procedures

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook

• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and interpersonal skills

• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions

• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing

• Read, write and speak English effectively

• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• Associate degree or higher in Business or a related field

• One year of previous experience in production scheduling or dispatching

• 3 years of previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Prior experience with IFS

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 EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

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.