Crater/Packer

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIESJob DescriptionCrater/Packer

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:Under moderate supervision, packs valves in proper cartons, crates, or boxes fordomestic or export shipments in accordance with prescribed procedures; and performsother 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; andAbility 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; andAbility 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; andNo jewelry or loose-fitting clothing permitted.