Crating

Maag Gala, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maag Gala inc. is seeking a Crating Technician to crate Maag family equipment, including dryers and TWS systems, with emphasis on meeting customer delivery dates. The role requires reading blueprints, building crates, and handling materials in a semi-physical factory setting at Eagle Rock, VA.

The position offers full-time hours, potential weekend work, and a discretionary bonus plan. Strong emphasis on quality and safety within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with basic carpentry tools is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• OT and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints/diagrams to determine dimensions and cut lumber.
• Build crates, pallets, boxes using nail guns and drills.
• Secure items inside crates with blocking, bracing and foam padding.
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings.
• Move crates and finished shipments with forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Maintain safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Read blueprints/diagrams/work orders

Measure and cut lumber

Assemble crates/pallets/boxes

Operate forklifts/pallet jacks

Safety-conscious

Quality and attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nail guns

Staplers

Drills

Power saws

Tape measure

Forklifts

Job description

Position Title

Crating Technician

Business Unit

Maag Gala inc.

Reports To

Production and Planning Manager

Position Location

Eagle Rock Va

Position Type

Full-time

Main Position Objectives

The Crating Technician provides the highest quality work ethic and character for crating the Maag family of equipment to include: Dryers of all sizes and TWS systems with an emphasis on hitting customer delivery dates.

Position Description – Tasks, Responsibilities, Competencies

• Measure and Cut: Read blueprints, diagrams, or work orders to determine exact dimensions, then cut lumber using power saws and hand tools.
• Assemble: Build custom skids, pallets, boxes, and crates using nail guns, staplers, screws, and drills.
• Secure and Protect: Position and fasten items inside crates using blocking, bracing, strapping, and foam padding to prevent shifting during transit.
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings.
• Label and Document: Weigh packages, verify parts, and apply required shipping or international export markings.
• Material Handling: Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to move heavy materials and load finished shipments.
• The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment actively.
• The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs including OT and weekends and holidays when needed.
• This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is mainly at the Eagle Rock location, but the incumbent could/will be asked to crate at the Roanoke facility when needed. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee will be moving crated projects on the job floor. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to have fork lift training and regularly use lifts and ladders to assemble structures off of the ground five feet or higher.

Education

Mandatory: High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus).

Desirable

Prior background in carpentry, framing, manufacturing, or industrial shipping.

Experience with tools used to crate, tape measure, saws, etc.

Interpersonal Skills and Behavioral Competencies

Mandatory: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks, independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues, strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win, customer-focused, OT and weekends when required and occasional holiday if work load requires Dover.

Competencies: Customer Impact, Results driven, Winning the right way, Language skills.

Schedule

Monday to Friday. Other: possible weekends or holidays as needed.

Company Profile

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora– eight successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit; Winning Through Customers; High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust; Expectation for Results; Respect and Value People.

Bonus

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions;
• medical, dental and vision insurance;
• wellness programs;
• health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability;
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance;
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance;
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance;
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;
• commuter benefits;
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence;
• paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance;
• business travel services;
• employee discounts;
• and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Pay

Pay Range: USD 17.00 - 21.00 Hourly

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Eligibility for Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

We Are Dover

We are Dover and provide a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies.

Dover Vision

Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible.