Job Overview
The Crate builder builds wooden containers to package machines and components for shipment to customers both domestically and internationally.
Duties
- Plans, prepares and packs products for shipment
- Makes all boxes, crates or skids for shipments, both standard and non-standard
- Constructs, maintains and repairs wooden structures and fixtures
- Works from instructions and makes computations relating to dimensions of work
- Selects materials for packing or protection of product and method of bracing or blocking to prevent shifting or damage while in transit
- Operates carpentry tools such as saw, drill press, planer, sander and router.
- Checks packing list to ensure inclusion of required components and parts
- Order wood, tools and supplies through Purchasing
- Maintain wood inventory as needed and logs material for international shipments
- Applies required labels to containers and ink stamps the heat treated wood
- Assist receiving with unloading of deliveries/assists shipping with loading shipments
- Handles miscellaneous requests from other departments
- Assist Customer Service Expeditor with orders as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years experience constructing, maintaining and repairing wooden structures and fixtures
- Must know how to use a tape measure and have basic math skills
- Able to use a variety of hand and power tools
- Ability to operate a forklift required
- Ability to adhere to ethical principles that reflect the highest standards of organizational and individual behavior, and show good judgment and initiative
- Possess effective organizational and time management skills, be detail oriented, manage competing priorities for multiple projects and consistently meet all deadlines
- Valid California driver license and acceptable driving record required
- Perform work independently and as part of a team
- Must be organized, reliable, punctual, adaptable and flexible
- Demonstrate a positive professional demeanor and dress
- Adhere to all company policies
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
