Crate Builder

nVent • Richland, MS

7d

About The Position

Build wooden crates and perform related activities to prepare products for shipment. The role involves identifying and labeling products, determining crate dimensions, cutting and assembling wooden boards, securing products inside crates, moving and loading crates, and maintaining a clear work area. Forklift operation requires completion of nVent Forklift Safety Certification before operating the equipment.

Requirements

• 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 using company labels.
• Consult with a supervisor or team lead as needed to confirm the size, structure, and shape of the crate.
• Collect wooden boards and mark 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 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.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed