Shipping Pallet Builder

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

A Shipping Pallet Builder assembles boxes, skids, crates or platforms used for shipping equipment and machine parts. Pallet‑Order builders also plan and build or assemble the most effective crating method for new or unusual items. Employee will also be responsible for loading LTL trailers.

Responsible for accurately building, staging, and loading orders based on a pick ticket.

Use appropriate manual or powered tools safely

Verify the boxes, skids, crates or platforms built is accurate with the order request

Understand how to safely operate and use power/manual tools

Ensure Quality Control Standards and Practices are occurring (recording errors, inspect parts for damage, correct shortages, wrong parts and using QC Forms)

Meet and exceed daily productivity and quality standards

Record daily productivity on Progress Control Boards per Lean Philosophy

Operate stand up and sit down forklifts – and/or be willing to be trained

Responsible to help maintain cleanliness and 5S standards

Must be willing to be cross‑trained in other areas in the warehouse as needed

Must perform within the Company Safety Program and Policies

Perform miscellaneous activities as directed to support the efficient operation of the warehouse.

Ensure all skids for each order are loaded properly and safely for transport in a semi trailer.

Previous experience with a Barcode Scanning System/handheld preferred

Forklift Certification preferred (order picker, reach truck, stand up RC); must be able to pass the forklift certification test

Previous warehouse, crate building or carpentry experience preferred

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as part of the job function while using safe lifting techniques

Ability to communicate effectively with team members

Able to work independently under minimal supervision

Able to stand for extended periods of time

Some computer skills and basic math skills needed

Requires a high school education or equivalent

• Base pay will be $19.00/hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Belvidere, IL
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status