Crater

Zeeco•Broken Arrow, OK

11d

About The Position

The Crater fabricates wooden crates or boxes and packs machinery and other large or unusually shaped products for shipment. The role involves reviewing blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications; inspecting products to determine container size, materials, supports, and bracing; measuring and cutting materials; and assembling containers with hand and powered tools. The Crater places products in containers, secures and pads them, builds crates around large or odd-shaped articles, applies metal bands and shipping identification, and repairs broken crates. The role may also include counting or weighing packed items and moving containers and supplies to or from the crating and shipping areas.

Requirements

Able to read a tape measure.
Experience with electrical saws, including panel saws, jigsaws, and miter saws.
Experience with pneumatic nail and staple guns.
Forklift experience.
Overhead crane experience.
Able to lift over 50 pounds.
Good teamwork skills.
Able to go up and down stairs.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.
Must be able to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Framing experience can be applied.
Skilled carpenter or cabinet maker experience.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications to determine container dimensions, materials, supports, and braces.
Inspect products to determine the size and shape of the container required.
Measure and mark materials using a ruler, measuring tape, and pencil.
Cut materials to size using handsaws and powered saws.
Assemble crates using nailing or stapling machines, screws, bolts, glue, and hand tools.
Place products in containers manually or using a hoist; bolt heavy items to the bottom of a container or skid.
Wrap and pad products with excelsior, paper, or other packing materials.
Build crates around large or odd-shaped articles and nail covers onto crates.
Wrap and tighten metal bands around crates using banding equipment.
Attach identification labels or stencils showing information such as shipping destination, weight, and product type.
Repair broken crates.
May count items to ensure compliance with shipping orders and weigh loaded crates.
May move containers to the shipping area and move lumber, paper, and other wrapping supplies to the crating area using a hand or industrial truck.