Packaging Technician

Crest Industries • Alexandria, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations, an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations and switchyards since 1965, is seeking a Packaging Technician. This role is based at their Port of Alexandria Facility within the Woodshop Department. The Packaging Technician works as part of a team to package finished products and construct custom cribbing and crating for DTPS. The individual is expected to perform duties with speed and accuracy to ensure a quality product and maintain a steady flow of production. The company emphasizes a collaborative approach and a commitment to treating customers and employees like family, highlighting their growth and innovation, including Factory-Built Substations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Read and understand measuring devices such as tape measurer, rules, and combination squares required.
• Perform simple shop math (add/subtract fractions, decimals, and whole numbers) required.
• Experience applying simple hand tools such as wrenches, hammer, screw driver etc. required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Warehouse or Manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully apply simple hand tools such as wrenches, hammer, screwdriver etc.
• Operates safety equipment and uses safe work habits.
• Build custom cribbing and crating for product.
• Packaging of finished products from Welding Department.
• Recognizes, sets up, and operates hand and common power tools.
• Moves parts safely into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Keeps the warehouse property in order, including but not limited to routine maintenance and grooming of grounds and facilities and regular and preventative maintenance on all Company equipment and machinery.
• Attends safety meetings as requested / instructed.
• Operates all machinery and equipment, including the Company’s forklift, in a safe manner always.
• Promotes company goals.
• Works to displays an excellent safety record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED