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Valmont

2nd Shift General Labor

Franklin Park IL

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Oct 2026

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the posting

10909 Franklin Ave Franklin Park Illinois 60131-1409

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.

Job Description

  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results 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 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 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
  • 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
  • Must have a high awareness for safety at all times

Pay $18.25

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)

Vision through the Area Teamsters Insurance Benefit Plan

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Quarterly attendance bonus incentive

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.

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