Shipping & Crating Specialist

Star-Automation; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

AFLAC

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Star Automation in Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Packaging Craftsman — Shipping & Receiving Support. You will prepare orders, fabricate crates, operate forklifts, inspect goods, and maintain records in a fast-paced, production environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in building maintenance or similar, and basic computer skills. 1st shift with competitive pay and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of building maintenance (or similar) experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is favored.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license; must meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders for shipment—verify accuracy, then box, crate, and shrink-wrap to spec.
• Fabricate custom crates for unique machines—no two builds are exactly the same.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load outbound freight and unload inbound materials.
• Inspect incoming goods, confirm bills of lading, and check quantities and quality before putting items away.
• Place materials into storage and pull them for production as needed.
• Label shipments with correct addresses and any carrier-required special handling instructions.
• Complete shipping/receiving documents and maintain accurate records.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; process recyclables.
• Open and process overseas crates when shipments arrive.
• Use nail guns, rip saws, pneumatic tools, and other skid-building equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on Star Automation’s property and related structures.
• Tackle other tasks, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

3+ years building maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Banding tool / bander

Nail guns

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Star Automation in Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Packaging Craftsman — Shipping & Receiving Support. You will prepare orders, fabricate crates, operate forklifts, inspect goods, and maintain records in a fast-paced, production environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in building maintenance or similar, and basic computer skills. 1st shift with competitive pay and benefits is offered.