Crate Assembler

Job Description:

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• Fabricate, assemble, and TIG weld and finish associated stainless steel equipment and components from blueprints, sketches, and verbal direction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist Shipping department with other tasks when necessary.

Skills/Ability:

• Proficiently read and use a tape measure.
• Skills to safely and proficiently operate all the following:
• Panel Saw
• Skill Saw
• Forklift
• Chop Saw
• Nail and Staple Guns
• Ability to read, write and speak English to interpret shipping documents, shop drawings and communicate in English with drivers.
• Forklift experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Highschool Diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum six (6) months relevant experience
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years
• Fork truck experience “company certification required”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Carpentry or construction experience
• Forklift certification - Company program certification will be required
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing, twisting, turning, bending, and reaching, kneeling, working from a ladder, and pushing
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work with arms extended at shoulder level or above, walking
• No travel required.
• 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.
• 100% on-site role.

Compensation Information:

$22.00 - $25.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

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.