Crating Specialist

ALVEST•Boise, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance! The AERO Specialties Shipping and Crating Clerk is responsible for building custom shipping crates, crate kits, and general palletizing of oversized equipment using established processes and procedures. These shipments will ship via all modes of shipping across the globe. This individual will be tasked with being accurate and making sure all crates and pallets that leave our facility will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Basic carpentry skills and experience using hand and power tools are necessary
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Possess a valid in-state driver's license and possess an acceptable safe driving record
Be able to operate a forklift and complete our internal forklift training program

Responsibilities

Perform routine packing of various aviation equipment shipping domestic and international
Follow packaging procedures to ensure the safety of all shipments; includes polishing and cleaning all units, measuring boxes, weighing, cubing, and banding
Measuring and cutting of wood and assembly of the entire crate used for packing non-standard/over-sized items
Maintain material inventory including lumber, fasteners and other material used in the shipping process
Check products for defects and accuracy, report and replace any defective item prior to packing
Follow shipment receiving procedures ensuring the right items have been delivered and Receiving Clerks notified
Ensure that serial and batch numbers match the product and Sales Order
Coordinate yard space for inbound/outbound shipments and position units in proper storage areas
Operate forklift to transport shipments from the storage area to the crating area
Operate forklift to load and unload trucks throughout day
Participate in inventory and cycle count processes

Benefits

Competitive pay DOE!
We pay 100% of your (the employee’s) health insurance premium at time of eligibility (after 60 days at 1st of the month)!
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)!
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days!
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance!
Flexible work schedules!
Paid vacations and personal time; the longer you’re with us, the more you’ll accrue!
Paid holidays!
Potential for profit sharing!