Crater Packer 5 - 1st shift

Job Type: Full-time
Shift: 1st shift (7am-3:30pm)
Pay: $21.24 per hour 

OUR VALUES:

• Equality . We treat each other with fairness, respect, and professionalism.
• Innovation. We seek out new opportunities, innovate and experiment with new ideas.
• Teamwork. We work as a team, collaborating with and supporting each other for the good of Southern States.
• Continuous Improvement. We will be open to learning and change to be more effective.
• Have Fun. We will be profitable, grow the company, and have fun.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Competitive wages & shift differential
• Weekly paycheck
• 10 Paid Holidays & Birthday Holiday
• Paid vacation
• Steel toe shoes reimbursements up to $135
• Medical insurance 
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Referral Program (up to $1,500 earned per referral)
• 401K retirement account 
• Discount program with Verizon Wireless

POSITION SUMMARY
The Southern States LLC Crater Packer 5 fabricates wooden crates or boxes using hand & power tools and packs such items as machinery or other large or odd shaped products.

YOU’LL SUCEED WITH:

• Positive Attitude.
• Regular and Consistent Attendance.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions communicated in written, oral and diagram form.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly condition work area.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

HOW YOU WILL ADD VALUE:

• Reads blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications to determine materials and quantities to needed.
• Lays out dimensions on materials with ruler, measuring tape, and pencil.
• Set up and operate band saw, table saw and/or cut off saw.
• Saws wood and metal materials to size.
• Assembles materials as needed.
• Bundles products together or places product into containers.
• Bolts heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid.
• Wraps and pads product with paper or other packing material.
• Builds crate around large or odd shaped articles.
• Nails cover on crate.
• Attaches identification labels or stencils containing such information as shipping destination, weight, and type of product contained on crate.
• Repairs broken crates.
• Counts items to be packed to ensure compliance with shipping orders.
• Weighs loaded crate.
• Transports products, containers, crates, lumber or other shipping materials using fork truck or pallet jack.
• Maintains equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to use simple mathematical and geometric devices, such as, calculators, calipers, scales, measuring tapes, etc.

****Mandatory WorkKeys Ready***

• WorkKeys ACT Score (Applied Math – 4, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation – 2).

Southern States LLC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status.