Crating Specialist: Heavy Freight Packing & Shipping

G&W Electric Co.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health club membership

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Air-conditioned/heated facility

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. in Romeoville, IL, is seeking a Warehouse/Crating Associate to prepare, pack and ship large and fragile equipment. You will construct crates, select protective materials, load and move items using hand trucks and forklifts, and verify orders against bills of material.

The role requires basic math, reading instructions in English and a valid driver's license. No prior experience required, 0–1 year preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 0–1 year experience in manufacturing or basic carpentry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate forklift trucks safely.
• Able to use small hand and power tools.
• Able to read and interpret drawings/BOMs.
• Basic math and measurement accuracy.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack large/heavy products or fragile apparatus for shipment.
• Construct crates, boxes or skids for shipments.
• Select packing materials and bracing to prevent movement.
• Assemble orders and move items using hand trucks, pallet jacks, hoists or forklifts.
• Record shipment data and verify against bills of material.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the work area.
• Train others in basic crating tasks as needed.
• Inspect work before passing to next operation.
• Document actions on production/quality forms.

Skills

Basic carpentry

Reading drawings

Math calculations

English instructions

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fork trucks

Table saw

Band saw

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

G&W Electric Co. in Romeoville, IL, is seeking a Warehouse/Crating Associate to prepare, pack and ship large and fragile equipment. You will construct crates, select protective materials, load and move items using hand trucks and forklifts, and verify orders against bills of material.

The role requires basic math, reading instructions in English and a valid driver's license. No prior experience required, 0–1 year preferred.