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Fairbanks Morse, LLC Crate Builder - American Fan in Hamilton, Ohio
Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service. Job Description Job Title: Crate Builder Date: September 2024 Reports To: Shipping Coordinator Summary American Fan has an opportunity for a Crate Builder based in our Fairfield, OH facility. In this role, you will be responsible for building pallets and crates following the established procedures for the Fans Industry. This person will also play a part in helping with OSP shipping orders between the facility and the customer. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and be able to develop binding relationships across all functional areas within the organization, as well as with customers and vendors. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Construct custom crates according to specifications provided for each fan model.
- Utilize various tools and equipment such as saws, nail guns and measuring devices to cut and assemble wooden crates.
- Audit/ Participate 5S in the department.
- Maintain skid inventory to always be aware of what is available for orders
- Identify and assure all items needed to be shipped for the day are packaged and crated.
- Ensure crates are properly reinforced to withstand transportation and handling elements and other stresses.
- Perform quality checks on finished crates to verify compliant with packaging.
- Assist in inventory management by tracking and replenishing crate materials as needed.
- Ship in ERP system all product that will be physically shipping each day.
- Assure all Packing slips & BOL are created provided to carrier and filed for shipments.
- Attach all labels regarding to shipments, Customer, Pro, packaging and load trucks.
- Complete all other duties assigned to you by your manager.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Knowledge of manufacturing performance indicators such as productivity, utilization, and efficiency.
Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with employees.
Ability to organize