Crate Builder (2nd Shift)

nVent • Richland, MS

8d

About The Position

Build wooden crates and perform related activities to ship product. The role involves identifying products, confirming crate specifications, measuring and cutting lumber, assembling crates, securing products inside them, and moving crates to shipping areas or trucks. The position also includes maintaining a clean work area and accurately recording material transactions.

Requirements

• Good carpentry skills, including the ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch.
• Basic blueprint-reading skills.
• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Reference prints to determine product identification numbers and label product sections.
• Confirm crate size, structure, and shape with a supervisor or team lead as needed.
• Collect wooden boards and lay out dimensions using measuring and marking tools.
• Cut boards to size using a radial arm saw, circular saw, or miter saw.
• Assemble crates using boards, screws, and a screw gun.
• Secure products in crates using banding equipment and padding, and wrap them 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.
• Keep the work area clear of scrap lumber and other debris through ongoing housekeeping.
• Record material transactions accurately and electronically.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 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