Pallet Box Maker

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR TASKS:

• Use the computer to follow the portal of projects and orders; prioritize orders as needed
• Use of e-mail to check for special order requests/general communication
• Operate a forklift to move a pallet or gather lumber as needed
• Utilize saws to cut the wood material to the correct length according to the blueprint/cut list. Equipment used includes an up-cut saw, table saw, panel saw, and chop saw.
• Use a tape measure to ensure proper length or to collect dimensions for a special project/pallet
• Assemble the pallet per blueprint utilizing an air nail gun, various other pneumatic tools, and various other basic hand tools
• Ensure quality of all products and fix pallets as needed
• Use a standard pallet jack, cart, or forklift to move the raw material or finished pallets
• Communicate with co-workers on priority project, raw material needs, or tool issues
• Work in a manner in which safety, quality and cleanliness are top priorities
• Assists other shipping and receiving personnel as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous lifting and carrying of items under 10 pounds such as tools, lumber and pallets
• Continuous handling and gripping of nail gun, hand tools, or lumber
• Continuous standing and walking on concrete floors
• Continuous use of near vision while working with wood, reading prints or the computer
• Frequent use of depth perception as assembling or cutting with the saws
• Frequent lifting and carrying of items under 50 pounds such as tools, lumber, and pallets
• Frequent pushing and pulling of pallet jack's, carts, and stock bins
• Frequent twisting while cutting and assembling wood
• Occasional lifting of items over 50 pounds, team lift or mechanical device encouraged
• Occasional fine finger movements while typing or installing hardware
• Occasional reaching below the shoulder for objects and seldom reaching above shoulder
• Occasional 1 foot action while operating a forklift or operating the up-cut saw pedal
• Occasional bending/stooping/crouching while working close to the ground
• Seldom carrying of items over 50 pounds, team lift or mechanical device encouraged
• Work environment in inside a closed woodshop with sawdust ventilation control. Woodshop temperatures can fluctuate with the season, noise is continuous, it can become slippery with dust, and hazardous machines with sharp blades are present.
• Personal protective equipment required for this position includes safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and gloves as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PREREQUISITES:

• Some carpentry or woodworking experience preferred

Skills

• Some basic computer knowledge including use of e-mail
• Experience using saws, pneumatic and basic hand tools
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Good blueprint reading skills
• Basic assembly and spatial reasoning skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Certificates, licenses, training, or other job-related requirements

• No current restrictions prohibiting regular lifting up to 50 pounds
• No current restrictions prohibiting infrequent lifting up to 100 pounds

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, profit sharing, 401k, and wellness benefit programs.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at .

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.

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