Packing and Crating Specialist EDN Shipping

Powell•Northlake, IL

13h

About The Position

Based out of the Electrical Division Northlake, the Packing and Crating Specialist will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor. The Packing and Crating Specialist is responsible for packing and crating various products and materials per customer’s specifications, as well as loading and unloading freight, raw material and finish goods. As a Packing and Crating Specialist, you will work either individually, or, as a part of a small team. Finally, you will be required to meet any cosmetic or appearance specifications of your completed product. You must maintain the cleanliness of your work area and meet all requirements of the Powell Quality System for this position. Finally, all employees are required to participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand engineered drawings (blueprints).
Ability to work with small hand tools and grinders
Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.
Ability to properly identify material shapes (i.e. i-beam, wide flange beam, channel, HSS, pipe, round tube, etc.).
Knowledge and ability to use general hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches and vise grips etc.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
Adheres to Powell’s set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
Approaches work consistently and utilize methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.
Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Safety PPE is required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and overhead crane operator’s ticket is considered an asset.
Basic to intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Loading, unloading and unpacking all raw materials and related merchandise both indoors and outdoors.
Organizing, stacking and banding pallets for removal, communicating to lead for pick up.
Communicate with Shipper/Receivers and Supply Chain for product returns.
Inspection of all raw materials received in accordance with Powell specifications.
Marking of all raw materials by EDN standards
Deliver material to appropriate location or placing material on appropriate shelve, rack or bin.
Disposal of all packing/strapping material.
Parts pickup and delivery.
Assisting machine operators in loading or unloading required material to and from their machines.
Maintaining and keeping organized multiple scrap bin locations located around manufacturing facility.
Dumping of shop scrap bin hoppers into larger outdoor containers.
Assemble skids and crates. Pack goods to be shipped by EDN standards.
Promotes a safety culture as well as attends all safety meetings.
Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.
Hi-Pot Testing for IPB and Non Seg Assembly
Other duties as required.