Crate Shop Associate - Weekend Shift F-N

About the Position

The Crate Shop Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to framing or over packing products for shipping, while meeting customer/Kenco standards, adhering to all company policies and ensuring best practices are used throughout the crate shop.

• Ensure all outbound orders in the Crate Shop staging area are segregated by international, domestic, and shipping priority.
• Take measurements to determine size and quantity of wood needed for each project.
• Determine style of crate to be used for each request, keeping safety of both transporters and the product into consideration.
• Overpack or frame product for shipping by building and assembling the frame/packaging and storing it properly.
• Design crates that will effectively protect product during storage, handling, and transport.
• Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment including a table saw, circular saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, and drill.
• Audit for damage and crate each individual multi-pack product for storage and shipping.
• Move damaged parts to a damage location and complete all paperwork needed for a Materials Deficiency Report (MDR).
• Record weights and dimensions of finished product and keep appropriate records of all materials and time required to complete individual packages.
• Receive assignments from the Packaging Supervisor and complete them within the discussed time frame.
• Follow Timber Products Inspection Standard Quality Control Procedures and Wood Packaging Material (WPM)/Heat Treated (HT) Program.
• Maintain and service all Crate Shop equipment.
• Communicate and report any incidents and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• May be required to operate a forklift or order picker for picking orders.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of one-year related experience and/or training in a construction-oriented business using saws, measuring devices, and various pneumatic tools.
• A minimum of one-year experience and/or training operating a forklift truck in a distribution environment.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability required.

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

This position is not expected to travel.

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (approximately 2 weeks, accrual begins on day 1 of employment)
• Employer paid holidays – 10 days

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.