Crate Builder

nVent • Richland, MS

11d

About The Position

The Crate Builder builds wooden crates and performs related activities to prepare products for shipment. The role uses product identification references, measurements, carpentry tools, saws, forklift equipment, and packaging materials to construct crates, secure products, and move shipments to staging areas or trucks. The work takes place in a non-air-conditioned production environment and involves standing and walking for most of each shift, as well as lifting items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Good carpentry skills, including the ability to accurately read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Basic blueprint-reading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to manually lift items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

Responsibilities

• Reference prints to determine product identification numbers and label product sections with company labels.
• Consult with a supervisor or team lead to confirm the size, structure, and shape of the crate needed.
• Collect wooden boards and lay out dimensions using a ruler, square, measuring tape, and marker.
• 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 inside crates using banding equipment and padding, and wrap products 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 ongoing housekeeping to keep the work area clear of scrap lumber and other debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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