Crate Builder (2nd Shift)

nVent • Richland, MS

9d

About The Position

Build wooden crates and perform related activities to ship product. The role involves identifying products and labeling product sections, confirming crate specifications with a supervisor or team lead, measuring and cutting boards, assembling crates, securing products with banding and padding, and using a forklift to move and load products and crates for shipment. The position also includes maintaining a clean work area. The posting identifies this as a 2nd shift role.

Requirements

• Good carpentry skills, including the ability to accurately read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Basic blueprint-reading skills.
• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers and to read and interpret common tape measurements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Ability to record material transactions accurately using a computer.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs), material handling, inventory control, or similar activities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reference prints to determine product identification numbers and label product sections.
• Confirm the size, structure, and shape of crates with a supervisor or team lead as needed.
• Collect wooden boards and mark dimensions using measuring and layout tools.
• Operate a radial arm saw, circular saw, or miter saw to cut boards to size.
• Assemble crates using boards, screws, and a screw gun.
• Secure products within crates using banding equipment, padding, and wrapping as needed.
• Operate a forklift to load products into crates, move crates to staging areas or shipping containers, and load crates and containers onto semi-trucks.
• Perform housekeeping to keep the work area clear of scrap lumber and other debris.
• Record material transactions accurately and electronically.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time employees.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed