To be successful in this position carpentry skills are needed as well as experience working with all power and manual hand tools. Must be able to read blueprints and lift 50-80 pounds.
The Crater/Packer is accountable for packing/crating a variety of products and materials leaving the warehouse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: fabricating wooden crates or boxes using hand/power tools; reading blueprints, shipping notices and other specifications and inspecting product to determine size/shape of container, materials to be used and types of supports/braces to be used.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Load materials and products into package processing equipment
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Clean containers, materials, supplies or work areas using cleaning solutions and hand tools
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Record product, packaging and order information on specified forms and records
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Examine and inspect containers, materials and products to ensure that packing specifications are met
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Measure, weigh, and count products and materials
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Lay out dimensions on materials with ruler, measuring tape and pencil
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Saw materials to size using hand/power saws
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Assemble materials using various tools and place them in container/crate
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Build crates and prepares for shipping including applying labels and other packaging requirements
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Count items to be packed to ensure compliance with shipping orders
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Maintain a clean and safe work area
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Update supplies as needed
Education and Experience
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High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
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Ability to work and communicate well with others, meet tight deadlines, and manage busy work schedule
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Effectively work in an environment requiring repetitive job responsibilities
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Ability to focus on safety and quality
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Basic computer skills required
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Forklift operating experience preferred