Job Duties:
Performs blocking and bracing duties which help in securing items for shipment.
Verifies material against shipping documents; measures items to plan and design custom shipping containers.
Constructs and repairs custom wooden boxes, crates, and skids, fabricating internal supports and blocking.
Packs materials according to specifications, assembling containers and installing internal padding for protection.
Loads and secures cargo onto trucks and railcars using braces and tie-downs per transport regulations.
Operates powered woodworking equipment like saws and nail guns, plus various hand tools, to build containers.
Operates forklifts (up to 10,000 lbs.) to move materials and perform required operator maintenance.
