Industrial Crating & Rigging Specialist

JBT Marel

Sandusky (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

JBT Marel in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Crating & Rigging Technician responsible for preparing industrial equipment for shipping, crating, rigging, and securing loads. You will work with warehousing, manufacturing, and shipping to ensure safe handling and compliant packaging.

This role requires hands-on operation of forklifts and overhead cranes, attention to weight distribution, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, shipping, or material-handling environment preferred.
Ability to safely lift, move, position, and secure heavy equipment and materials.
Ability to read basic measurements and use measuring tools such as a tape measure.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and/or crane certifications.

Responsibilities

Builds and prepares wooden crates, skids, pallets, and other shipping containers.
Measures equipment to determine crate, pallet, blocking, bracing, and protective packaging requirements.
Loads, secures, and prepares equipment for domestic and international shipment.
Performs rigging activities to move, position, load, and unload heavy equipment.
Operates overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as trained.
Inspects rigging equipment, lifting devices, crates, pallets, and related equipment before use.