Crate Builder - Shipping
 Intralox | |
 United States, Louisiana, New Orleans | |
| PO Box 50699 (Show on map) | |
 Mar 25, 2025 | |
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Intralox, L.L.C. has an opening for a Crate Builder in the Intralox Shipping Department. Responsibilities include the building of large and small crates using various sizes and grades of lumber, ordering of needed supplies, storing them upon delivery and stocking of pre-cut wood for closing in of crates by the packing team. Duties also include package handling and transporting items to other workstations or staging area utilizing a cart, pallet-jack, fork-lift, etc. This position reports to the Shipping Supervisor. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox's conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods. Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions. Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page. Responsibilities:
*Safely operate wood working tools including pneumatic nail and staple gun, multiple mechanical saw machines and strapping devices
*Review multiple system generated reports to schedule workflow priorities within the Crating department
*Maintain logs for production, product usage and inventory levels
*Identify areas for process improvement and assist in implementation of strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity
*Transport goods to other workstations as required
*Exhibit self-management and teamwork
*Follow the attendance policy of the department
*Follow all safety procedures and policies
Requirements:
*Design and build custom-sized crates as needed
*Prior experience with air tools including nail gun, saws and various power tools
*Computer skills including email, updating production logs, production reporting, etc.
*Unload lumber and place in assigned racking
*Hard working and self-managed with good communication and organizational skills
*Previous experience in woodworking or construction that would relate to this position
*Strong attention to detail
*Strong math and related computer skills such as Microsoft Excel
*Self-managed and motivated individual who can work well within a team environment
*Understands the value of excellent customer service
*Ability to perform essential physical job requirements which include lifting 25 to 50 lbs. regularly and 50+ lbs. occasionally
*Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed
*Willing to cross train for other Shipping functions
*Organize storage of crating material and maintaining housekeeping in the work area
Desired Qualifications:
*Forklift certification or prior experience operating a forklift
*Familiarity with Oracle and Kewill operating systems
*Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred | |