Crater/Packer

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES  Job Description  Crater/Packer   JOB DIMENSIONS:   Job Summary: Under moderate supervision, packs valves in proper cartons, crates, or boxes for domestic or export shipments in accordance with prescribed procedures; and performs other 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; and Ability 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; and Ability 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; and No jewelry or loose-fitting clothing permitted.