Crating Coordinator - Roselle, IL

Signode•Roselle, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crating Coordinator role is responsible for managing the shipping process of critical finished goods. This individual will help manage larger LTL and full truck outbound shipments to customers and Signode affiliates. The role involves constructing custom crates and pallets to ship items worldwide. A forklift and crane certification (training provided by Signode), pneumatic staple/nail gun, circular saw, and familiarity/comfort around lumber are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma (or GED) is required.
2-3 Years of experience in a similar role.
Woodworking experience and ability to build custom crates.
Working knowledge of power and hand tools.
Basic understanding of computers, UPS Worldship, Fed Ex, DHL websites.
Comfortable with heavy lifting.
Ability to drive a forklift after training is a must.

Nice To Haves

ERP systems experience is a plus.
Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the shipping process of critical finished goods.
Manage LTL and full truck outbound shipments to customers and Signode affiliates.
Construct custom crates and pallets to ship items worldwide.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Fabricate wooden crates, pallets, or boxes using woodworking hand tools and power tools.
Pack and prepare items such as machinery, strapping heads, and other large or odd-shaped products for shipment.
Inspect product prior to shipping.
Transport large machines throughout the warehouse using a forklift truck.
Work closely with manager and Supply Chain on prioritizing shipments.
Control the inventory of crating materials (pallets, lumber, building supplies, etc.).
Follow company policies and all safety rules.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Read and understand different types of customer orders, including customer number, purchase order number, ship to address, bill to address, specified routing, print date and time, comments, line item number, part description, location of part, quantity ordered, quantity shipping, and quantity backordered.
Understand requirements for various shipping priorities (expedited, international, domestic, distributors, servicemembers, and tool repair center customers).
Provide office personnel with accurate dimensions and weight for all LTL and truckload orders.
Consolidate outgoing orders according to the ship schedule.
Sign off on incoming freight as needed.
Load and unload freight as needed.
Utilize pallet jacks or drive forklifts for routine daily work.