Logistics Crater

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Job Overview


A Crater/Packer, also known as a Packer/Crater I or Warehouseman/Packer/Crater I, prepares goods for transport by stacking, arranging, and packing products into self-built crates, boxes, and cartons. The role also involves applying wrapping, labels, and identification marks as required to support the movement of goods through the supply chain.


Key Responsibilities
Packing & Crating: Build, stack, and arrange products and packed containers in crates, boxes, and cartons.
Labeling & Identification: Apply wrapping, labels, and identification marks according to company or shipping requirements.
Safety Compliance: Follow all required safety procedures when packing, handling, and storing goods.
Quality Control: Ensure packed goods meet specifications and are ready for shipment.
Coordination: May coordinate with supervisors, warehouse staff, and shipping teams to meet delivery schedules.
Equipment Use: Operate basic material-handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, if required.
 


Qualifications & Skills
·         1–3 years of general work experience in warehouse logistics.
·         Physical stamina for lifting and handling goods, attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and basic knowledge of warehouse operations.
·         Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification on the job.
 


Work Environment
Setting: Warehouse, distribution center, or logistics facility.
Schedule: Often full-time, with possible overtime during peak seasons.
Supervision: Reports to a supervisor or manager and works under close direction.
 
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.