Machine Crater
About The Position
Urschel is seeking a Machine Crater for its Shipping team. This full-time, day-shift position constructs, assembles, and prepares standard and custom crates, boxes, and other packaging materials so products are protected and shipped safely. The work is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work based on production needs. The Machine Crater packages, crates, and prepares parts, machines, and equipment for domestic and international shipment. The role supports accurate, safe, and timely order fulfillment by following customer, company, and shipping requirements and coordinating with Shipping, Production, and other departments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in packaging, crating, shipping, manufacturing, warehouse operations, carpentry, or a related environment.
- Basic carpentry skills.
- Familiarity with the safe use of handheld power tools, power saws, powered industrial trucks, and material-handling equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and good judgment.
- Ability to work with measurements, weights, quantities, and shipping documentation.
Responsibilities
- Review orders for accuracy.
- Construct standard and custom crates.
- Select appropriate packaging methods and materials.
- Package, crate, and prepare parts, machines, and equipment for domestic and international shipment.
- Operate hand tools, power saws, powered industrial trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Ensure packaging complies with customer, company, and shipping requirements.
- Inspect completed packaging.
- Stage and load shipments.
- Complete shipping documentation.
- Use Epicor to access job-related information.
- Communicate discrepancies.
- Work with Shipping, Production, and other departments to support accurate and timely order fulfillment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with stock issued annually.
- Two weeks’ vacation available upon hire.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
- Low health, dental, and vision insurance premiums and deductibles.
- Free health clinic available to employees and their dependents.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Free life insurance.
- Free 24/7 access to an onsite workout center with personal trainers.
- Education reimbursement program.
- Support for community involvement and philanthropy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
