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Industrial Crating & Shipping Specialist

signodeRoselle, IL

💰 $23.6 – $26/hrFull-timecarpentrywarehouse and logisticsmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Industrial Crating & Shipping Specialist responsible for managing the shipping process of finished goods, constructing custom crates and pallets, and operating material handling equipment.

Skills & Keywords

crate fabricationforklift operationshipping logisticswoodworking tools

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Benefits included

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Wellness

Discounts & Perks

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $23.60 - $26.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Summary

Role is responsible for managing the shipping process of critical finished goods. Individual will help manage the larger LTL and full truck outbound shipments to customers and Signode affiliates. Individual will construct custom crates and pallets to ship items to destination, shipping worldwide. Fork truck and crane certified (Signode will provide training), pneumatic staple/nail gun, circular saw, and familiarity/comfort around lumber is a must.

Essential Functions

Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
Fabricates wooden crates, pallets or boxes, using woodworking hand tools and power tools. Pack and prepare for shipment items such as machinery, strapping heads and other large or odd-shaped products.
Read shipping notices and other specifications and inspects product prior to shipping.
Transport large machines throughout the warehouse using forklift truck
Works closely with manager and Supply Chain on prioritizing shipments.
Control the inventory of crating materials- such as pallets, lumbar, building supplies, etc.
Follow company policies and all safety rules.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Read and understand the different types of customer orders which includes the customer number, customer’s purchase order number, ship to address, bill to address, specified routing, print date and time, all comments, line item number, part’s description, location of part, quantity ordered, quantity shipping and quantity backordered.
Know the different requirements for various shipping priority priorities including: expedited, international, domestic, distributors, servicemembers and tool repair center customers.
Provide office personnel with accurate dimensions and weight for all LTL and truckload orders.
Consolidate outgoing orders according to ship schedule.
Sign off on incoming freight as needed.
Load and unload freight as needed.
Utilize pallet jacks or drive fork trucks for routine daily work.