Crater

Russell Food Equipment Limited•Winnipeg, MB

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking for a Crater to join our Quest manufacturing team in Winnipeg. Quest Metal Products is our in-house manufacturing division, producing custom stainless steel fabrications and gas appliances and the Crater plays an essential role in making sure every product leaves our facility safely and arrives at its destination in perfect condition. This role is a great fit for a tradesperson or someone with hands-on manufacturing experience who takes pride in precise, quality work and is eager to grow within a skilled team. If you're someone who brings a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in a crating role or similar manufacturing environment
Alternatively, 1+ years of experience in shipping in a manufacturing environment combined with carpentry or crating experience will be considered
Working knowledge of safe packing methods
Carpentry skills, including experience building wood crates
Skilled in accurate measuring and cutting
Strong attention to detail across all aspects of crating, documentation, and shipment verification
Committed to workplace safety, for yourself and your teammates
Organized and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Computer literate with working knowledge of Excel and email
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

Build and assemble crates following established crating procedures and safety standards
Wrap, secure, and protect products into wood crates to ensure safe transport and prevent damage
Accurately measure, cut, and prepare materials required for crate assembly
Process all required paperwork and maintain accurate records for reporting and tracking
Prepare and schedule shipments as assigned
Adhere to all company policies and procedures and contribute to a healthy and safe workplace
Assist with preparing and scheduling shipments when required
Maintain crating, shipping, and transportation documentation in an organized manner
Confirm quantities of goods received and process incoming shipments accurately
Coordinate daily transportation needs with carriers and couriers
Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries
Track shipments and verify receipts as required
Manage inventory of shipping materials and supplies
Sort and distribute incoming shipments
Perform quality audits of incoming and outgoing goods prior to signing off
Ensure shipments contain proper documentation and complete item lists
Problem-solve for any cases of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries