Crate Builder

nVent; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a skilled shop/production associate to support crate assembly, labeling, and packaging in an on-site facility. You will measure, cut, assemble crates, and use various saws and banding equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a non-air-conditioned environment.

You will read basic blueprints, verify dimensions with tape measures, operate forklifts for material handling, and collaborate with teammates to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Good carpentry skills and ability to read tape measures to 1/16".
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to collaborate and communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Label IDs and determine crate dimensions with supervisor guidance.
• Cut boards to size using specified saws and assemble crates with screws.
• Secure products in crates with banding and padding.
• Operate forklift to load crates and move them to staging or trucks.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep area clear of debris.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Forklift operation

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

Radial arm saw

Circular saw

Mitre saw

Banding equipment

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

Reference print to determine product identification number; label ID number onto product sections using company labels. Confer with supervisor or team lead as necessary to confirm size, structure and shape of crate to be used. Collect the wooden boards needed and lay out dimensions using ruler, square, measuring tape, and marker. Operate radial arm saw (or circular saw, or miter saw) to cut boards to size. Assemble crates using boards, screws, and a screw gun. Secure product within crate using banding equipment and padding and wrap as needed. Operate forklift to load product into crate, move crates to staging areas or into shipping containers, and load crates and containers onto semi-trucks for shipment. Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep work area clear of scrap lumber and other debris. Will use Forklift, radial arm saw, miter saw, circular saw, banding equipment, heat gun, carpentry tools (staple gun, screw gun, square, tape measure), box cutter, stencils, marker, and paint pen. Other duties as assigned.

YOU HAVE

• Good carpentry skills (including ability to accurately read tape measure to 1/16”) and basic blueprint reading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to effectively prioritize work based on production schedules and changing needs.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members
• Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Able to manually lift items up to 40 lbs. and spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

WE HAVE

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers

We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.