Crate Shop Associate - Weekend Shift F-N

Kenco • Chattanooga, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crate Shop Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to framing or over packing products for shipping, while meeting customer/Kenco standards, adhering to all company policies and ensuring Best Practices are used throughout the crate shop.

Requirements

• A minimum of one-year related experience and/or training in construction-oriented business using saws, measuring devices, and various pneumatic tools.
• A minimum of one-year experience and/or training operating a forklift truck in a distribution environment.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure all outbound orders in the Crate Shop staging area are segregated: international, domestic, and by shipping priority
• Take measurements to determine size and quantity of wood needed for each project
• Determine style of crate to be used for each request, keeping safety of both transporters and the product into consideration
• Overpack or frame product for shipping by building and assembling the frame/packaging and storing properly
• Design crates that will effectively protect product during storage, handling, and transport
• Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment including such as table saw, circular saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, and drill
• Audit for damage and crate each Individual multi-pack product for storage and shipping
• Move damaged parts to a damage location and complete all paper work needed for Materials Deficiency Report (MDR)
• Responsible for recording weights and dimensions of finished product
• Document and keep appropriate records of all materials and time required to complete individual packages
• Receive assignments from the Packaging Supervisor and complete them within the discussed time frame
• Follow Timber Products Inspection Standard Quality Control Procedures and Wood Packaging Material (WPM)/ Heat Treated (HT) Program
• Responsible for maintaining and servicing all Crate Shop equipment
• Communicate and report any incidents
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• May be required to operate a forklift or order picker for picking orders

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED