Crater

Position Summary

Using lumber, wood, plywood, or other customer or job-specific material specifications, create, construct, erect, install, or repair suitable industrial crates for shipping or storage use. The Crater will use hand and/or powered hand tools or carpentry tools to accomplish crating requirements.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials to be used for crating or warehousing purposes.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements and requirements.
• Assemble and fasten materials to construct crate framework.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for structure assembly as needed or necessary.
• Remove, replace, or repair damaged, defective, or insufficient existing crates and moving/storage containers.
• Anchor or brace forms and structured materials using hand or powered hand tools.
• Apply shock-absorbing, stabilizing, or supporting wood or other materials necessary for the safe and thorough construction of crates and containers.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to use necessary hand and power tools safely and correctly.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches, or other dimensional drawings.
• Perform mathematical calculations as necessary – this may include multiplication, division, fractions, percents, or geometry.
• Be detail oriented, able to take direction, and closely follow instruction.
• Visualize or predict the outcome of the job by using deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Able to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers & gauges, and other tools or equipment as necessary.
• Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including the correct use of machine guarding, and Personal Protective Equipment.

Advanced Position Requirements (Crater 3, Lead Crater 1, 2, 3 or Crating Foreman)

• HS diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced Crater positions.
• Three to five years of crating, carpentry, or directly relatable experience. Additional years’ experience preferred for advanced Crater positions.
• Able to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.
• Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing, and employee relations or employment changes.
• Advanced use of or knowledge in blueprints, carpentry, weight-bearing concepts and using appropriate tools or materials for crating, shipping, or storage.
• Able to instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard practices.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• This is very physical, hands-on work.
• A Crater must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers with good hand/eye coordination.
• Occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
• Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in your work and in the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.