Crater

Allen Industries Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Industries Inc is hiring a Crater to fabricate wooden crates and boxes for domestic and international shipments in Greensboro, NC. You will cut, assemble, band, and palletize crates, ensuring adherence to packaging procedures and safety rules.

The role requires reading tape measures, using tools, and maintaining quality under a fast pace. The job confirms a full-time schedule, with hourly pay between $18.00 and $20.00, focused on proper handling of materials and equipment, and compliant

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate woodworking tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret shop drawings.
• Familiarity with packing/crating procedures and carpentry skills.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate crates/boxes using hand and power tools according to procedures.
• Saws material to size and assemble components for packaging.
• Load/ unload and secure crates using appropriate equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Read packaging specs and ship crates domestically and internationally.

Skills

Tape measure

Mechanical

Math basics

Shop drawings

Problem solving

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Technical school training or certification

Tools

Electric/pneumatic drill

Jig saw

Impact gun

Chop saw

Job description

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Crater

Arch Production Full Time Manual Labor Greensboro, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1707

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

As of 10.8.2020

Job Summary: The responsibility of the crater is to ensure that product is packaged/crated in accordance with Allen Industries Inc, best practices and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Fabricates wooden crates or boxes using woodworking hand tools and powered tools to package or crates various products, signs and materials for domestic and international shipment using company approved packaging and crating procedures
• Saws material to size using handsaws and power saws
• Assembles materials using nailing or stapling machine, screws, bolts, glue and hand tools.
• Places product in container manually or using hoist
• Bolts heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid
• Wraps and pads products with excelsior, paper or other packing material
• Builds crate around large or odd-shaped articles
• Wraps and tightens metal bands around crate using banding equipment
• Attached identification labels or stencils containing such information as shipping destination, weight and type of product contain on crate
• Assist in blocking, bracing and cushioning for fragile materials
• Load and unload by hand as well as with the assistance of mechanical equipment (forklift, pallet-jack)
• Operate some or all of the following tools in a safe manner according to OSHA and company guidelines:
  • Electric/pneumatic drill
  • Jig saw
  • Impact gun
  • Chop saw
  • Variety of hand tools
• Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company:
  • Adherence to all mandated safety procedures including: driving policy, production area safety requirements and fire safety
  • Safety requires all employees to review materials provided by the Company related to any updates on safety procedures
  • Informs management of any safety related issues
• Ensures safety of self and others through proper use and care of equipment/work area:
  • Handles and operates all equipment in a careful and safe manner
  • Maintains tools and equipment in good working order and stores them properly
  • Keeps all work areas neat and clear of potential hazards
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Written and verbal communication proficiency
• Mechanical capabilities
• Basic mathematical skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and percentages
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Knowledge of packing/crating procedures
• Knowledge of carpentry skills
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Problem solving
• Thoroughness/detailed
• Time management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Apply personal safety measures including utilizing the correct PPE
• Good judgement and analytical ability

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to perform the following activities:

• Standing.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in all direction
• Forward bending, squatting, overhead reaching, kneeling/crawling, and climbing
• Lifting: Up to 70 lbs and team lifting up to 100 lbs
• Carry and use 5 lb to 10 lb power tools or paint containers very frequently
• Pushing and pulling
• Moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including picking, pinching, holding, grasping and repetitive flexion/rotation

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with overtime as required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Educational Requirements:

• Highschool diploma or GED.

Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Technical school training or certification
• Industry experience

Knowledge Requirements:

• Operate electric and pneumatic tools
• General construction methods
• Hand tools
• Overhead crane certification
• OSHA general industry standards

General Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Allen Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.