Shipping & Packaging Technician

Feldmeier Equipment, Inc.; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Feldmeier Equipment in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Shipping & Packaging Technician to prepare finished tanks, vessels, and process equipment for safe, on-time shipment. You will perform packaging, carpentry, material handling, and load preparation while ensuring FAT readiness and compliance with customer, quality, and safety requirements.

You will read shop drawings and shipping instructions, build custom crates, operate forklifts and cranes, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with carpentry, packaging, or related trades.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tanks, vessels, and process equipment for shipment through cleaning, staging, labeling, packaging, and load preparation.
• Build custom crates, skids, blocking, bracing, and protective packaging for large equipment.
• Use hand and power tools and basic carpentry equipment to construct shipping supports.
• Install shrink wrap, padding, covers, and other protective materials for transit safety.
• Support FAT activities and customer inspections to ensure shipment readiness.
• Complete shipping docs, bills of lading, packing lists, and ERP transactions accurately.

Skills

Carpentry

Construction

Woodworking

Manufacturing

Crating

Packaging

Tape Measure

Shop Math

Mechanical Aptitude

Independent/Team

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Shipping & Packaging Technician is responsible for preparing finished tanks, process equipment, and components for safe and timely shipment to customers. This hands-on position performs packaging, carpentry, material handling, and shipment preparation tasks to ensure equipment is protected during transportation and meets customer, quality, and safety requirements. This role works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Project Management to support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), final inspections, shipment readiness, and outbound logistics.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Prepare finished tanks, vessels, and process equipment for shipment through cleaning, staging, labeling, packaging, and load preparation activities.
• Build custom skids, crates, blocking, bracing, and protective packaging to secure large industrial equipment during transportation.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, saws, drills, nail guns, and other carpentry equipment to construct shipping supports and protective structures.
• Install shrink wrap, padding, covers, and other protective materials to prevent damage during transit.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and customer inspections to ensure products are ready for shipment.
• Complete final shipment inspections and verify customer punch list items have been addressed prior to release.
• Assist with loading and securing equipment onto trailers, ensuring compliance with transportation and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, shipping instructions, customer specifications, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Project Management teams to resolve shipment preparation issues.
• Complete shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing lists, and ERP transactions accurately and timely.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe shipping, staging, and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory movement, material handling, and other shipping and receiving activities as needed.
• Cross-train in additional warehouse, shipping, and supply chain functions to provide operational support.
• Follow all Feldmeier Equipment safety policies, quality standards, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient facility operations and customer deliveries.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in carpentry, construction, woodworking, manufacturing, crating, packaging, or a related hands-on trade.
• Ability to safely operate and use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic shop math calculations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience building custom crates, skids, or packaging for industrial equipment.
• Experience shipping large fabricated assemblies, tanks, or custom-built equipment.
• Experience using Epicor or other ERP systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, rigging equipment, or material handling equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, stoop, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms as required.
• Ability to work inside, underneath, and around large vessels and process equipment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work while maintaining attention to detail and safety standards.