What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crate Builder position at Givens?
Description
Givens is Driven to Deliver- both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.
We are looking for a Crate Builder to build crates and other wood packaging per customer specifications. If you have carpentry skills and are good with power tools, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Building crates, skids and custom wood packaging products per customer specs.
- Assemble materials using pneumatic nail guns, screws, bolts, glue and various hand tools
- Placing product in wood container manually or using forklift or crane
- Bolting heavy machinery to bottom of box or skid
- Wrapping and padding product with foam, plastic and foil barriers
- Wrapping and tightening of metal or polyester bands around crate using banding equipment
- Attaching identification stencils or labels as required by customer
Requirements
- Must be able to read a tape measure
- Experience in manufacturing environment required
- Ability to operate saw, chop saw, drill press, band saw and nail guns
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain strong attention to detail
- Quality control is a must
- Basic math skills required
- Must have a high sense of urgency and safety awareness
- Must be able to consistently lift up to 50lbs throughout the day
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
- Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
