Crater Packer 5 - 1st shift

About the role

The Southern States LLC Crater Packer 5 fabricates wooden crates or boxes using hand & power tools and packs such items as machinery or other large or odd shaped products.

Responsibilities

- Reads blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications to determine materials and quantities needed. - Lays out dimensions on materials with ruler, measuring tape, and pencil. - Sets up and operates band saw, table saw, and/or cut-off saw. - Saws wood and metal materials to size. - Assembles materials as needed. - Bundles products together or places product into containers. - Bolts heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid. - Wraps and pads product with paper or other packing material. - Builds crate around large or odd shaped articles. - Nails cover on crate. - Attaches identification labels or stencils containing such information as shipping destination, weight, and type of product contained on crate. - Repairs broken crates. - Counts items to be packed to ensure compliance with shipping orders. - Weighs loaded crate. - Transports products, containers, crates, lumber or other shipping materials using fork truck or pallet jack. - Maintains equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.

Requirements

- Positive Attitude. - Regular and consistent attendance. - Willingness to learn. - Ability to comprehend and follow instructions communicated in written, oral, and diagram form. - Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly condition work area. - Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

Qualifications

- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to use simple mathematical and geometric devices, such as, calculators, calipers, scales, measuring tapes, etc. - WorkKeys ACT Score (Applied Math – 4, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation – 2).

Benefits

- Competitive wages & shift differential - Weekly paycheck - 10 Paid Holidays & Birthday Holiday - Paid vacation - Steel toe shoes reimbursements up to $135 - Medical insurance - Dental and vision insurance - Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. - Employee Referral Program (up to $1,500 earned per referral) - 401K retirement account - Discount program with Verizon Wireless

Pay

$21.24 per hour

Schedule

1st shift (7am-3:30pm)

Skills

- Must be able to read and understand blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications. - Must be able to use hand and power tools effectively. - Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. - Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills. - Must be able to lift and move heavy objects as needed.

Benefits

- Weekly paycheck - 10 Paid Holidays & Birthday Holiday - Paid vacation - Steel toe shoes reimbursements up to $135 - Medical insurance - Dental and vision insurance - Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. - Employee Referral Program (up to $1,500 earned per referral) - 401K retirement account - Discount program with Verizon Wireless