Crater/Packer

Griswold Industries dba Cla-Val • Costa Mesa, CA

10d • $16 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, this role involves packing valves in proper cartons, crates, or boxes for domestic or export shipments in accordance with prescribed procedures. The position also includes performing other duties as assigned. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations upon request. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings, right-to-work verification, and required employment documents.

Requirements

• Ability to match shipper invoices to the shop invoices of the packaged parts and valves.
• Ability to respond to rush orders especially the last week of the month.
• Must have working knowledge of United Parcel, Parcel Post, and air freight shipping procedures.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to operate a foam machine and stencil machine.
• Ability to operate a postal metering machine.
• Ability to correctly compute postal rates given weights of packaged materials.
• Ability to check and mark proper shipping instructions on cartons of goods being shipped.
• Ability to use small power hand tools such as nail guns, power saws, and power drills.
• Ability to use large power saws.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack.
• Ability to use hand trucks to move heavier valves.
• Ability to bend, lift, move, and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• Appropriate company certification in the operation of a forklift.
• Must wear safety shoes.
• No jewelry or loose-fitting clothing permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in packaging methods and procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Stencils or attaches shipping instructions on cartons or crates, as instructed.
• Properly prepares and packs valves for shipment under general supervision.
• Builds special crates and skids.
• Drills and bolts valves to avoid shifting and to provide protection from damage in transit.
• Operates forklift and hoist to move crates.
• Operates small hand and power tools.
• Operates table saw.
• Maintains regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies.
• Fully complies with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed