Copy of Chamber Shipping Preparation Technician (1st shift)

Russells Technical Products; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Russells Technical Products is seeking a Chamber Shipping Preparation Technician for 1st shift. Full-time, 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed based on customer demand.

The role focuses on physically preparing environmental test chambers and related equipment for shipment, ensuring cleanliness, protection, and secure packaging prior to dispatch. In this hands-on position, you will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping & Receiving to verify

Qualifications

• Reads instructions and follows written procedures accurately.
• Manufacturing/shipping experience preferred.
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools with safety in mind.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare completed environmental test chambers for shipment following shipping prep instructions.
• Detach, label, package, and protect electrical panels, monitors, sensors, and accessories as required.
• Clean chambers and remove dirt, fingerprints, debris while protecting surfaces.
• Protect painted and finished surfaces from damage during transport.
• Install protective materials, padding, and coverings as needed.
• Secure doors, panels, shelves, and components for safe shipment.

Skills

Tape measure

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Impact drill

Nail gun

Pallet building

Job description

Description

1st shift position

Full Time

Regular Hours: 6:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday. Overtime required as needed based on customer demand.

The Chamber Shipping Preparation Technician is responsible for preparing completed environmental test chambers and related equipment for shipment to customers. This is a hands-on position that ensures each chamber is clean, protected, properly secured, and ready for transportation.

This position works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping & Receiving to make sure chambers are properly prepared before they leave Russells Technical Products.

The Chamber Shipping Preparation Technician does not have primary responsibility for shipping paperwork, carrier scheduling, or loading trucks. The focus of this role is the physical preparation and protection of the chamber for shipment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Chamber Preparation - Prepare completed environmental test chambers for shipment while following chamber-specific shipping preparation instructions and checklists.
• Detach, reattach, label and/or package for shipment of electrical panels, monitors, sensor wires, and other items per shipping requirements.
• Follow detailed cleaning procedures to clean chambers and remove dirt, fingerprints, debris, labels, and other materials as needed.
• Protect painted, stainless steel, glass, and other finished surfaces from damage during transportation.
• Install labels, protective materials, padding, wrapping, and coverings as required.
• Secure doors, panels, shelves, components, accessories, loose components, and other items that could move or become damaged during transportation.
• Prepare accessories, manuals, parts, and other items for shipment as directed.
• Build specialty wood pallets/skids as needed for shipments.
• Load pallets with product while documenting contents per pallet with pictures and in written format as needed.
• Identify and report missing, damaged, or incomplete items before the chamber is released for shipment.
• Perform a final visual check to ensure the chamber is ready for shipment.
• Follow established procedures for preparing skids, pallets, blocking, and other shipping supports as needed for protecting/securing equipment during handling and transportation. Properly band, wrap and protect chambers.
• Assist with rigging operations as needed.

Salary: $20.00 to $25.00/hour

Requirements

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, assembly, or similar hands-on experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use basic hand tools including reading a tape measure, hammer, impact drill, and nail gun.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to safely work around large equipment and in a manufacturing environment.