Wooden Container Assembler

Wooden Container Assembler

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and assembling wooden containers and packing large and heavy products and fragile apparatus for shipment.

• Construct non-standard boxes, crates, or skids for domestic or foreign shipments
• Select materials for packing or protection of product and the method of bracing or blocking to prevent shifting while in transit
• Check orders against bills of material to ensure that all components are included, report shortages or errors
• Assemble orders, count, weigh, move or direct movement to the designated floor location using hand trucks, pallet jacks or hoists
• Record date and quantity, method of shipment and verifies by signing initials
• Mark order number on crates or packages with sales order number
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of basic crating tasks as needed
• Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
• Ideally 0-1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment or basic carpentry skills
• Safely use small hand and power tools
• Experience using table and band saws
• Perform basic mathematical calculations and accurate measuring
• Basic computer skills
• Read and understand verbal instructions in English
• Ideally read and interpret Drawings and Bills of Material

Physical Demands:

• Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level
• Lifting Demands:
  • Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
  • Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
  • Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
  • Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
• Postural Demands:
  • Standing - continuous
  • Walking - continuous
  • Bending/stooping - frequent
  • Squatting/kneeling - frequent
  • Lifting - frequent
• Miscellaneous Demands:
  • Griping, manipulation, fingering -continuous
  • Variable hand/power tool use - frequent