Machine Shipping Technician

SPUDNIK EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC•Blackfoot, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Shipping Technician safely tears down and prepares finished agricultural equipment for shipment. The technician disassembles, documents, packages, and secures machinery and components for delivery to local, national, and international destinations, ensuring equipment is ready for transit according to specifications and customer needs. The role works closely with the Shipping Supervisor, Logistics Team, Reconfigure Department, and Assembly personnel. It requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. Flexible hours and overtime may be needed to meet shipping demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely disassemble agricultural or industrial machinery.
Experience operating forklifts, cranes, or other material-handling equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow tear-down procedures and documentation protocols.
Basic understanding of shipping methods and load-securing techniques.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs safely as part of normal duties.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in equipment service, assembly, or shipping is preferred.

Responsibilities

Disassemble completed machines according to transportation, dimensional, and customer requirements.
Operate forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely to move, stage, and load machinery and components.
Package and secure loose or removed parts for shipping and reassembly.
Document tear-down activity by photographing machines, labeling components, and maintaining written reassembly records.
Coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor on shipment schedules and tear-down priorities.
Work with Assembly Leads and Technicians to clarify equipment configurations and address tear-down or shipping-related issues.
Maintain and organize shipping tools, hardware kits, and packaging materials.
Conduct basic machine inspections and identify potential issues before shipment.
Assist with loading equipment onto flatbeds, containers, and other freight vehicles to prevent transit damage.
Follow safety standards and wear appropriate PPE.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
Assist with snow removal, yard organization, and material staging as needed.
Support logistics and reconfigure team members during peak periods.
Model company values: We listen, We walk our talk, We challenge tradition, We do the right thing, and We work safe.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.