Crater​/Packer

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Applicants are considered for positions within the company without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, marital or parental status, medical condition unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the job, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre‑employment substance abuse and physical screening, verification of documents pertaining to your right to work in the United States using E‑VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

Job Description

Under moderate supervision, packs valves in proper cartons, crates, or boxes for domestic or export shipments in accordance with prescribed procedures; and performs other duties, as assigned.

Shipping & Receiving Manager

• Stencils or attaches shipping instructions on cartons or crates, as instructed;
• Properly prepares and packs valves for shipment under general supervision;
• Builds special crates and skids;
• Drills and bolts valves to avoid shifting and to provide protection from damage in transit;
• Operates forklift and hoist to move crates;
• Operates small hand and power tools;
• Operates table saw;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations;

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following.

Some experience in packaging methods and procedures is desirable.

• Ability to match shipper invoices to the shop invoices of the packaged parts and valves;
• Ability to respond to rush orders especially the last week of the month;
• Must have working knowledge of United Parcel, Parcel Post, and air freight shipping procedures;
• Ability to operate a forklift;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with co‑workers;
• Ability to operate a foam machine and stencil machine;
• Ability to operate a postal metering machine;
• Ability to correctly compute postal rates given weights of packaged materials;
• Ability to check and mark proper shipping instructions on cartons of goods being shipped;
• Ability to use small power hand tools such as nail guns, power saws, and power drills;
• Ability to use large power saws; and
• Ability to operate a pallet jack.

• Ability to use hand trucks to move heavier valves;
• Ability to bend, lift, move, and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

• Appropriate company certification in the operation of a forklift;
• Safety shoes; and
• No jewelry or loose‑fitting clothing permitted.

Griswold Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer – BY CHOICE

Griswold Industries’ VEVRAA AAP is available to any employee or applicant for employment to inspect upon request. The AAP is available for inspection in the Human Resources office, located at 860 W. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, between the hours of 7:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and shutdown periods.

The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.