Crater

Zeeco•Broken Arrow, OK

13d

About The Position

The Crater fabricates wooden crates and boxes and packs machinery and other large or irregularly shaped products for shipment. The role involves reviewing blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications; inspecting products to determine container dimensions and the materials and supports required; measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber; securing and protecting products in containers; and preparing crates for shipping. The Crater may also repair crates, verify packed items, weigh loaded crates, and move containers or supplies to and from the crating area.

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.
Must be able to go up and down stairs.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while performing company duties.
Must be able to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Framing experience can be applied.
Skilled carpenters and cabinet makers are suited to the role.

Responsibilities

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