Crate Builder

nVent • Richland, MS

9d

About The Position

Build wooden crates and perform related activities to ship product. The role involves identifying product sections, determining crate dimensions, cutting and assembling lumber, securing products inside crates, and moving crates and containers for shipment. The position also includes housekeeping to keep the work area clear of scrap lumber and debris.

The employee uses carpentry and measuring tools, saws, banding equipment, and a forklift. A nVent Forklift Safety Certification must be completed before operating a forklift. The job description also describes nVent, its values, community initiatives, and benefits available to eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

• Must complete nVent Forklift Safety Certification before operating a forklift.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret common tape measurements.

Responsibilities

• Reference prints to determine product identification numbers and label product sections.
• Confirm the required crate size, structure, and shape with a supervisor or team lead as necessary.
• Collect wooden boards and lay out dimensions using a ruler, square, measuring tape, and marker.
• 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 within 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 for shipment.
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep the work area clear of scrap lumber and other debris.

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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed