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Crate Builder

Romeoville, ILOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$25–$27 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Carpentry
  • Warehouse Distribution
  • Supply Chain
  • Forklift Operator License
  • power tools
  • forklift
  • table saws
  • skill saws
  • radial arm saws
  • drills

Role summary

Sandvik Mining & Rock is seeking a Crate Builder for their Romeoville, IL Outbound Operations on the 2nd shift. This hybrid role involves building wood crates for domestic and international machinery shipments, operating power tools and forklifts, and performing general warehouse duties. Responsibilities include inventory management, quality inspection, and using WMS with an RF device. The position requires 1-2 years of carpentry experience, proficiency with various power tools, and a valid forklift license. Experience in warehouse distribution or supply chain environments is preferred.

Sandvik Mining & Rock is recruiting for a Crate Builder for our Romeoville warehouse Outbound Operations on our 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri 2:00PM-11:00PM). 

This is a hybrid position as a crate builder along with working in our Outbound Operations.

Main responsibilities Include:

  • Safely operate power tools and forklift with limited supervision

  • Maintain a clean organized work area for safe operations

  • Ability to build wood crates for our machinery for shipments both domestic and international

  • Ability to build custom wood crates for packages for various size/weight machinery

  • Pull parts from inventory for crating/packaging jobs

  • Responsible for counting, verifying and moving items and quantities safely and accurately throughout the facility. Counting and verifying may be performed manually using paperwork or through the automated WMS function using an RF device

  • Perform other warehouse operations such as other MHE, Dock and/or Tablework functions, inspection of product to look for damages and ensure proper quality and counting of product based on vendor/customer order quantities. 

Experience and Required Competencies

  • 1-2 years’ carpentry experience

  • Ability to follow written instructions or specifications to build pallets, crates and stands

  • Proficient in the use of electric and manual powered equipment such as table saws, skill saws, radial arm saws, drills, nail gun, measuring devices, drill bit and hardware

  • Ability to work both independently and as a team

  • Must be able to operate a forklift and lift truck

  • High School or equivalent experience. Post-secondary education/training in business or supply chain discipline would be of advantage.

  • Desirable English Proficiency: Intermediate (CEFR B1/ Completed EF level 6)

Required Competencies

Experience in carpentry, Warehouse Distribution and or Supply Chain environment and attention to detail. A valid Forklift Operator License.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers/ for the Crate Builder position

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

Benefits 

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Compensation 

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $25.00 - $26.75, exclusive of fringe benefits and shift differentials. 

How to Apply 

For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law. 

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