Warehouse Worker - Crate Assembler

About the role

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Perform product functions, including measuring, cutting, assembling, packing, reporting, marking, etc. to meet company quality, safety, security, and productivity standards.

The Crate Assembler is responsible for department support and knowledge in all aspects of the responsibilities of the crating department.

• Using pneumatic power tools, saws, heat irons, etc.
• Operate all crating tools safely.
• Able to measure accurately.
• Take direction and work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Work in non-temp regulated atmosphere with seasons of extreme heat and cold.
• Lift and carry at least 50lbs and do so regularly daily.
• Participate in overhead crane operations as assist for safety.
• Work in an OSHA compliant safe manner.

Requirements

This position will interact with all levels of employees at the branch, including colleagues, leadership staff, and office personnel.

This position requires physical demands to include, but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and carrying heavy objects repeatedly. Warehouse environment may be noisy and subject to varying temperatures. Will work alongside drivers who are moving pallets on different types of forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, equivalency certificate or significant relevant or appropriate working experience.
• 1-2 years of woodworking experience required.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in all aspects of wood working/constructing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.