Crating & Logistics Specialist

Crating / Shipping Specialist

This position is responsible for the daily packaging and shipping of knock-down and assembled fabricated products and for receiving operations in a just-in-time fabrication shop. The Crating / Shipping Specialist may be required to assist other employees on key work as required.

Essential Job Duties :

• Review daily shipping schedule to identify items to be prepared for shipment.
• Identify and inventory all parts and fabricated components needed to complete shipping order (order line items, glass kits, anchors, mullions, astragals, etc.).
• Visually inspect appearance of finished product for cosmetic quality.
• Inspect finished product for defects and verify dimensions and quality expectations using UL and Intertek certified tape measure, caliper or template.
• Log production errors and timely notify Lead person of necessary remakes.
• If applicable, affix appropriate certification label to the finished product.
• Select appropriate packaging / crating / palletizing method for custom quality, damage-free delivery and properly package all components to prevent damage while in transit.
• Understand, incorporate and execute appropriate packaging method for each shipment in accordance with company policies and standards.
• When necessary, build crates to safely ship finished products.
• Identify all packaging with company order number; weigh and photograph packaged products prior to shipment; record weights and dimensions of shipments on paperwork.
• Responsible for careful and accurate collection and submission of production paperwork.
• Accurately complete LTL carrier documentation for timely delivery and submit same to front office nightly.
• Safely and securely load daily shipments on designated carriers.
• Receive and verify incoming goods are correct and the quantities are accurate. Transfer in-bound materials to appropriate departments or assigned storage areas.
• Monitor and maintain inventories of shipping department materials and supplies.
• Perform assigned work to production and time standards.
• Collaborate with Lead persons and other shop personnel to ensure materials for each shipment are on schedule and in the proper location.
• Make routine decisions using problem solving skills to resolve issues, or seek assistance.
• Perform daily and periodic inspection of equipment and tools, and conduct preventive and corrective maintenance as prescribed in the manufacturers' operating instructions.
• Maintain performance on assigned area equipment and report deficiencies to Lead person or VP of Operations.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and for cost and waste reduction.
• Assist with general shop labor tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

General Production Standards :