Forklift-Certified Crate Fabricator & Shipping

M&I/Partners; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Crater in Roselle, IL is seeking a full-time crate fabricator to assemble wooden crates for screen printing equipment. You will read order specs, prepare wood, and use saws and pneumatic tools to construct sturdy crates. Forklift operation is required for moving products and loading shipments.

Responsibilities include labeling, packing, and assisting with truck loading, while meeting safety standards. Candidates must stand most of the day and lift up to 50 lbs, with forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8–10 hours daily.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate wooden crates using saws and pneumatic tools to crate screen printing equipment.
• Read shipping and order specifications and record necessary information.
• Follow layout instructions to prepare necessary wood for each job.
• Saw material using automatic cutoff saws.
• Assemble base of crate using pneumatic tools and cordless power tools.
• Place product on base using a forklift.
• Bolt heavy pieces to the bottom of the container or skid.
• Wraps equipment in plastic as needed.
• Builds crate around large or odd-shaped articles.
• Attach identification labels or stencils containing such information as order number and country of destination.
• Count items to be packed to ensure compliance with shipping orders.
• Use a forklift to move completed equipment from assembly departments to the crating department.
• Assist shipping department with loading trucks as needed.

Job description

Crater in Roselle, IL is seeking a full-time crate fabricator to assemble wooden crates for screen printing equipment. You will read order specs, prepare wood, and use saws and pneumatic tools to construct sturdy crates. Forklift operation is required for moving products and loading shipments.

Responsibilities include labeling, packing, and assisting with truck loading, while meeting safety standards. Candidates must stand most of the day and lift up to 50 lbs, with forklift certification.