Lead Crater- Charlotte, NC

Non-Exempt

Similar Job Titles: Crater; Crater Assistant; Crater Trainee; Crater Apprentice; Crater/Carpenter; Crater 1; Crater 2; Crater 3; Lead Crater; Lead Crater 1; Lead Crater 2; Lead Crater 3 Crater Foreman Crating Foreman

Position Summary:

Using lumber wood plywood or other customer or job-specific material specifications create construct erect install or repair suitable industrial crates for shipping or storage use. The Crater will use hand and/or powered hand tools or carpentry tools to accomplish crating requirements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Measure and mark cutting lines on materials to be used for crating or warehousing purposes. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements and requirements.

Assemble and fasten materials to construct crate framework.

Erect scaffolding or ladders for structure assembly as needed or necessary.

Remove replace or repair damaged defective or insufficient existing crates and moving/storage containers.

Anchor or brace forms and structured materials using hand or powered hand tools.

Apply shock-absorbing stabilizing or supporting wood or other materials necessary for the safe and thorough construction of crates and containers.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience Skills and Education):

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Able to use necessary hand and power tools safely and correctly.

Ability to read blueprints sketches or other dimensional drawings.

Perform mathematical calculations as necessary this may include multiplication division fractions percents or geometry.

Be detail oriented able to take direction and closely follow instruction.

Visualize or predict the outcome of the job by using deductive and inductive reasoning.

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Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand power and pneumatic tools. Must be able to read or use a tape measure levels calipers & gauges and other tools or equipment as necessary.

Willing to learn know and follow safety requirements including the correct use of machine guarding and Personal Protective Equipment.

Advanced Position Requirements (Crater 3 Lead Crater 1 2 3 or Crating Foreman):

High School diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced Crater positions.

Three to five years of crating carpentry or directly relatable experience. Additional years experience preferred for advanced Crater positions.

Ability to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.

Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing and employee relations or employment changes.

Advanced use of or knowledge in blueprints carpentry weight-bearing concepts and using appropriate tools or materials for crating shipping or storage.

Able to instruct guide and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard practices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This is very physical hands-on work. A Crater must be able to perform General Physical Activities activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling of materials up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of hands and fingers with good hand/eye coordination. Occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather and over uneven ground or terrain.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty integrity and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEIs customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Crater and is not an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of this position as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.