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Crate Builder

AGCOR STEEL, Cullman, AL, United States


Overview Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Crate Builder is responsible for assembling wood crates for handling metal components according to specifications in a safe and efficient manner to meet internal and external customer needs.

Essential Functions

Promote and drive safety-first culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors

Know and follow safety and emergency procedures as needed

Operate assembly equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner to assemble wooden crates while adhering to quality specifications

Routinely perform quality checks and make adjustments as needed to provide customer with accurate and damage-free product

Complete all daily orders

Maintain clean work area and workstation prep throughout shift

Complete housekeeping and workstation prep tasks prior to end of shift

Routinely perform preventative maintenance on machinery as per training

Troubleshoot and/or notify immediate supervisor of machine breakdowns or issues

Maintain and/or update department visual tracking metrics boards

Cross-train on other functions in the department

Provide support in meeting and/or exceeding department and plant goals such as safety, quality, scrap prevention and operational excellence

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements Ability to

Properly utilize and maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE)

Read and write

Effectively communicate with others

Read a tape measure, pneumatic staple/nail gun, cordless drill and read blueprints

Maintain a dependable attendance record. Receive instruction and follow direction, including technical and multi-step instructions

Work independently as well as in a team

Work safely, remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to

Contribute innovative solutions to work-related challenges

Learn, align with and support company goals, values and mission statement

Lead from any role within the organization and contribute in developing fellow team members

Preferred Attributes

High school diploma or GED

Previous field-related, forklift and/or manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

Standing and bending for long periods of time

Routine lifting up to 50 lbs (occasional lifting up to 60 lbs)

Frequent to occasional lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling

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