Crating

Novolex • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • $26 - $28

About The Position

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!
Crafting|Cedar Rapids| HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Union Hourly Rate:
Min: $26.36
3 months: $26.72
6 months: $27.01
9 months: $27.27
12 months: $27.65
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Responsibilities:
The Crater is responsible for fabricating wooden crates and/or cardboard boxes using woodworking hand tools and power tools.
1) Manually packs large items such as machinery, odd-shaped products and/or prepackaged cartons into shipping crates.
2) Determines size and shape of container and materials to be used, saws materials to size and then assembles crates using nailing or stapling guns.
3) Places products and prepackaged products into containers and then wraps pads and/or protective materials around packaged materials to ensure crate reaches destination safely.
4) Attaches identification labels and ensures compliance with shipping orders.
5) Weighs loaded crates and moves completed container to shipping area.
PHYSICAL DEMAND CLASSIFICATION
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in use of pneumatic staple guns, nail guns and other power tools
• Proficient use of a computer terminal

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in blueprint reading and schematics
• Experience in the operation of hand carts or industrial trucks
• WorkKeys Certification: National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver Certificate Level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Manually packs large items such as machinery, odd-shaped products and/or prepackaged cartons into shipping crates.
• Determines size and shape of container and materials to be used, saws materials to size and then assembles crates using nailing or stapling guns.
• Places products and prepackaged products into containers and then wraps pads and/or protective materials around packaged materials to ensure crate reaches destination safely.
• Attaches identification labels and ensures compliance with shipping orders.
• Weighs loaded crates and moves completed container to shipping area.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees