Crater/Packer

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GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

 Job Description

 Crater/Packer

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision, packs valves in proper cartons, crates, or boxes for domestic or export shipments in accordance with prescribed procedures; and performs other duties, as assigned.

Reports to:

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stencils or attaches shipping instructions on cartons or crates, as instructed;
• Properly prepares and packs valves for shipment under general supervision;
• Builds special crates and skids;
• Drills and bolts valves to avoid shifting and to provide protection from damage in transit;
• Operates forklift and hoist to move crates;
• Operates small hand and power tools;
• Operates table saw;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations; 

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following.

Experience/Training/Education:

Some experience in packaging methods and procedures is desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to match shipper invoices to the shop invoices of the packaged parts and valves;
• Ability to respond to rush orders especially the last week of the month;
• Must have working knowledge of United Parcel, Parcel Post, and air freight shipping procedures;
• Ability to operate a forklift;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers;
• Ability to operate a foam machine and stencil machine;
• Ability to operate a postal metering machine;
• Ability to correctly compute postal rates given weights of packaged materials;
• Ability to check and mark proper shipping instructions on cartons of goods being shipped;
• Ability to use small power hand tools such as nail guns, power saws, and power drills;
• Ability to use large power saws; and
• Ability to operate a pallet jack.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use hand trucks to move heavier valves;
• Ability to bend, lift, move, and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements:

• Appropriate company certification in the operation of a forklift;
• Safety shoes; and
• No jewelry or loose-fitting clothing permitted.