Crating & Shipping Specialist

Nucor Corporation; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a warehouse associate at our Hartford, WI site to assemble crates, prepare shipments, and safely operate forklifts. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, accurate packing, and efficient material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to lift 50–75 pounds, read documents, and maintain organization across tasks. The position requires Monday–Thursday shifts with a focus on quality, safety, and teamwork within a leading steel manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Ability to work Monday-Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm.
• Experience safely operating a forklift and loading oversized crates.
• Ability to read packing slips, manuals and drawings.
• Proficient with tape measure and tools such as nail gun, stapler and air ratchet.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to squat, kneel and stand frequently.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage more than one task at a time.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and basic math for weighing and measuring.
• Commitment to safety policies and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform assemblies of crates in a safe and organized fashion using pneumatic nail guns and staplers.
• Prepare and crate doors and parts orders for shipment; pull stock components.
• Check shipment for correct materials, packing and crating, tagging, and handling instructions.
• Operate forklift to load crates into trucks and ensure safe transfer.
• Maintain general housekeeping in receiving/storage areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Nail gun

Stapler

Air ratchet

Job description

Nucor is seeking a warehouse associate at our Hartford, WI site to assemble crates, prepare shipments, and safely operate forklifts. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, accurate packing, and efficient material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to lift 50–75 pounds, read documents, and maintain organization across tasks. The position requires Monday–Thursday shifts with a focus on quality, safety, and teamwork within a leading steel manufacturer.