Crate Builder

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* Job Description:

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* This position reports to the plant Operations Manager and plans, prepares, and packs products for shipment. Uses standard boxes, crates, or skids for shipments. Construct nonstandard boxes or containers. Selects materials for packing or protecting products and method of bracing or blocking to prevent shifting or damage while in transit. Checks packing list to ensure inclusion of required components and parts.

Applies required labels or stencils. Role could be performed by an employee minimal on the job training.

** Scope and Function:*
* + Work to gain knowledge and new techniques to improve and increase productivity.

+ Follow all safety and housekeeping rules.

+ Actively participate in the safety Program

+ Follow company policies.

+ Cross-train into other areas and job functions as needed.

+ Willing to assist in other areas as needed.

** Skills/Ability:*
* + Proficiently read and use a tape measure.

+ Skills to safely and proficiently operate all of the following:

+ Panel Saw

+ Skill Saw

+ Forklift

+ Chop Saw

+ Nail and Staple Guns

+ Ability to read, write and speak English in order to interpret shipping documents, shop drawings and communicate in English with drivers.

+ Forklift experience

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Carpentry or construction experience

+ Forklift certification - Company program certification will be required

+ Knowledge of shipping and receiving

** Responsibilities:*
* + Build crates for equipment to be shipped out.

+ Fasten and place all equipment inside the crate properly.

+ Accurately mark all exterior crates.

+ Accurately complete all required documents, including inspection/crating forms.

+ Follow all safety and housekeeping rules.

+ Actively participate in safety program activities.

+ Follow company policies.

+ Assist Shipping department with other tasks when necessary.

+ Cross train in shipping and receiving

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* Physical Requirements:

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* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Body Movements - amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

+ Occasional - 1/3 or less

+ Frequent - 1/3 to 2/3

+ Continuous - 2/3 or more

Frequent to Continuous: standing, twisting, turning, bending, and reaching.

Occasional to Frequent:
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work with arms extended at shoulder level or above, walking

Occasional: kneeling, working from a ladder, and pushing

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* Working Conditions:

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* + Plant or Warehouse Office Environment.

+ While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

+ The noise level in the work environment can be loud and appropriate PPE is required.

+ No travel required.

+ Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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* Education:

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* + High School Diploma or GED.

+ Minimum age requirement is 18 years

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* Experience:

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* + Minimum six (6) months relevant experience

+ Fork truck experience "company certification required"

** Compensation Information:*
* Hourly Full-time: $20.00 - $23.00 DOE

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_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._