Crate, Skid & Packaging Specialist

About the role

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining. We are seeking a hands-on Crate, Skid & Packaging Specialist to join our shipping team in Clackamas, OR. In this physically active role, you'll build custom crates and prepare industrial equipment for shipment around the world. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical, detail-oriented work and wants to grow manufacturing and logistics skills in a stable team environment.

Pay

$22–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Build wooden crates, skids, and custom packaging for industrial equipment
• Prepare, label, and verify shipments for accuracy and safe transport
• Load and unload materials and assist with shipping operations
• Coordinate with production and shipping teams to meet daily schedules
• Operate forklifts and lifting equipment safely
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and follow shipping documentation
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or shipping experience
• Experience building crates or skids
• Forklift experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year
• 401(k) Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching based on your contribution; immediate full vesting)
• Two medical plans: PPO and HDHP with HSA
• Dental/Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes: Up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks daily
• Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and will require the use of hearing protection.