Industrial Crating & Shipping Specialist

About the role

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. Education: A high school diploma (or GED) is required.

Requirements

• 2-3 Years of experience in similar role.
• Wood working experience and ability to build custom crates.
• Working knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Basic understanding of computer, UPS Worldship, Fed Ex, DHL websites.
• ERP systems experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting
• Forklift experience is a plus. Ability to drive a forklift after training a must.
• Functional Success Drivers:
• Safety & Security
• Detail Oriented
• Team Player
• Customer Focus
• Energy
• Listening
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Reasonable Accommodation Statement
• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at HRRecruiting@Signode.com.
• Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
• Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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